Preoperative paravertebral blocks for the management of acute pain following mastectomy: a cost-effectiveness analysis

ConclusionOver a broad range of probabilities, PPVB in mastectomy reduces postoperative pain at an acceptable incremental cost compared to GA. Commercial payers should be persuaded to reimburse this technique based on convincing evidence of cost-effectiveness.
Source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research