Intraoperative Intercostal Nerve Cryoanalgesia Improves Pain Control After Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repairs

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