Breast Cancer, Mayo Clinic, Pain Research, Pharmacology / 06.05.2014
Mastectomy: Use of Paravertebral Block for Pain Control
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Judy C. Boughey, MD
Chair, Division of Surgery Research
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
MedicalResearch.com: What are the main findings of the study?
Dr. Boughey: Use of paravertebral block (a form of regional anesthesia) in women undergoing mastectomy results in less need for opioid medications and less frequent use of anti-nausea medication after surgery.
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