Intraoperative Intercostal Nerve Cryoanalgesia Improves Pain Control Post-Descending, TAAA Repairs

ConclusionsIntercostal nerve cryoanalgesia under electromyography guidance provided improved pain control and reduced narcotic use after D/TAAA repairs compared to those who only received paravertebral block.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research