Analgesic efficacy and safety of erector spinae plane block versus serratus anterior plane block in breast surgery—a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Mastectomy and breast-conserving surgery are key interventions for breast cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women. Many undergoing breast surgery experience postoperative pain compromising their functionality and quality of life. While multiple pain managemen...

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Main Authors: Samiullah Shaikh, Umm E Salma Shabbar Banatwala, Paranshi Desai, Muhammad Arham Khan, Rimsha Bint-e-Hina, Sidra Samad, Muhammad Hamza Sikandari, Ali Nawaz, Rana Ijaz, Shayan Asmat, Abeer Fatima, Harim Mirza, Noor Mahal Azam, Qurat Ul Ain Muhammad, Satesh Kumar, Mahima Khatri
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author Samiullah Shaikh
Umm E Salma Shabbar Banatwala
Paranshi Desai
Muhammad Arham Khan
Rimsha Bint-e-Hina
Sidra Samad
Muhammad Hamza Sikandari
Ali Nawaz
Rana Ijaz
Shayan Asmat
Abeer Fatima
Harim Mirza
Noor Mahal Azam
Qurat Ul Ain Muhammad
Satesh Kumar
Mahima Khatri
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Umm E Salma Shabbar Banatwala
Paranshi Desai
Muhammad Arham Khan
Rimsha Bint-e-Hina
Sidra Samad
Muhammad Hamza Sikandari
Ali Nawaz
Rana Ijaz
Shayan Asmat
Abeer Fatima
Harim Mirza
Noor Mahal Azam
Qurat Ul Ain Muhammad
Satesh Kumar
Mahima Khatri
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description Abstract Background Mastectomy and breast-conserving surgery are key interventions for breast cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women. Many undergoing breast surgery experience postoperative pain compromising their functionality and quality of life. While multiple pain management strategies are available, evidence comparing the erector spinae (ESPB) and serratus anterior plane blocks (SAPB) for improving post-surgical pain management in breast cancer surgery patients is limited. Therefore, we investigated the efficacy and safety of these two regional anesthesia techniques. Methods After PROSPERO registration, we systematically searched PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library until May 2024. Risk ratios (RR) were calculated for dichotomous outcomes and standard mean differences (SMD) or mean differences (MD) were computed for continuous data. RevMan Review Manager 5.4.1 was used for the data analysis and generation of forest plots as well as funnel plots. The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool 2.0 (18) and Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) guidelines were used to appraise and evaluate the evidence (19). Results A total of 9 randomized control trials enrolling 550 patients were included. Static pain scores at 0, 6, 8, 12, and 24 h after surgery, dynamic pain scores computed at 0, 8, 12, and 24 h after surgery and area under the curve (AUC) static pain score at all time points between 0 and 24 h (SMD (HKSJ 95% CI) − 0.27 [− 0.99, 0.45]) did not significantly vary with either plane block. Postoperative morphine consumption in the first 24 h and the number of patients requesting analgesia were significantly greater in those receiving SAPB [MD: − 1.41 (95% C.I. − 2.70, − 0.13), p = 0.03] and [RR: 1.28 (95% C.I. 1.00, 1.63), p = 0.05], respectively. The time to first postoperative analgesic use was significantly greater among those administered ESPB [MD: 1.55 h, (95% C.I. 1.02, 2.09), p < 0.01]. Patient satisfaction scores and the incidence of nausea and vomiting were similar across both groups. Conclusions While pain scores with either block are comparable, ESPB reduces postoperative morphine consumption and may be the favorable option in breast cancer patients undergoing surgery.
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spelling doaj-art-51606dee95af4bdc8df0b4a72f82dff12025-08-20T01:57:11ZengBMCJournal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care2731-37862024-12-014111910.1186/s44158-024-00218-7Analgesic efficacy and safety of erector spinae plane block versus serratus anterior plane block in breast surgery—a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trialsSamiullah Shaikh0Umm E Salma Shabbar Banatwala1Paranshi Desai2Muhammad Arham Khan3Rimsha Bint-e-Hina4Sidra Samad5Muhammad Hamza Sikandari6Ali Nawaz7Rana Ijaz8Shayan Asmat9Abeer Fatima10Harim Mirza11Noor Mahal Azam12Qurat Ul Ain Muhammad13Satesh Kumar14Mahima Khatri15Liaquat University of Medical and Health SciencesDow University of Health SciencesBukovinian State Medical UniversityDow University of Health SciencesDow University of Health SciencesLiaquat University of Medical and Health SciencesShaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College LyariAllama Iqbal Medical CollegeServices Institute of Medical Sciences(SIMS)Allama Iqbal Medical CollegeJinnah HospitalDow University of Health SciencesRawalpindi Medical UniversityRawalpindi Medical UniversityShaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College LyariDow University of Health SciencesAbstract Background Mastectomy and breast-conserving surgery are key interventions for breast cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women. Many undergoing breast surgery experience postoperative pain compromising their functionality and quality of life. While multiple pain management strategies are available, evidence comparing the erector spinae (ESPB) and serratus anterior plane blocks (SAPB) for improving post-surgical pain management in breast cancer surgery patients is limited. Therefore, we investigated the efficacy and safety of these two regional anesthesia techniques. Methods After PROSPERO registration, we systematically searched PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library until May 2024. Risk ratios (RR) were calculated for dichotomous outcomes and standard mean differences (SMD) or mean differences (MD) were computed for continuous data. RevMan Review Manager 5.4.1 was used for the data analysis and generation of forest plots as well as funnel plots. The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool 2.0 (18) and Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) guidelines were used to appraise and evaluate the evidence (19). Results A total of 9 randomized control trials enrolling 550 patients were included. Static pain scores at 0, 6, 8, 12, and 24 h after surgery, dynamic pain scores computed at 0, 8, 12, and 24 h after surgery and area under the curve (AUC) static pain score at all time points between 0 and 24 h (SMD (HKSJ 95% CI) − 0.27 [− 0.99, 0.45]) did not significantly vary with either plane block. Postoperative morphine consumption in the first 24 h and the number of patients requesting analgesia were significantly greater in those receiving SAPB [MD: − 1.41 (95% C.I. − 2.70, − 0.13), p = 0.03] and [RR: 1.28 (95% C.I. 1.00, 1.63), p = 0.05], respectively. The time to first postoperative analgesic use was significantly greater among those administered ESPB [MD: 1.55 h, (95% C.I. 1.02, 2.09), p < 0.01]. Patient satisfaction scores and the incidence of nausea and vomiting were similar across both groups. Conclusions While pain scores with either block are comparable, ESPB reduces postoperative morphine consumption and may be the favorable option in breast cancer patients undergoing surgery.https://doi.org/10.1186/s44158-024-00218-7ESPBSAPBPostoperative painRegional anesthesiaBreast cancer surgery
spellingShingle Samiullah Shaikh
Umm E Salma Shabbar Banatwala
Paranshi Desai
Muhammad Arham Khan
Rimsha Bint-e-Hina
Sidra Samad
Muhammad Hamza Sikandari
Ali Nawaz
Rana Ijaz
Shayan Asmat
Abeer Fatima
Harim Mirza
Noor Mahal Azam
Qurat Ul Ain Muhammad
Satesh Kumar
Mahima Khatri
Analgesic efficacy and safety of erector spinae plane block versus serratus anterior plane block in breast surgery—a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care
ESPB
SAPB
Postoperative pain
Regional anesthesia
Breast cancer surgery
title Analgesic efficacy and safety of erector spinae plane block versus serratus anterior plane block in breast surgery—a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
title_full Analgesic efficacy and safety of erector spinae plane block versus serratus anterior plane block in breast surgery—a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
title_fullStr Analgesic efficacy and safety of erector spinae plane block versus serratus anterior plane block in breast surgery—a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
title_full_unstemmed Analgesic efficacy and safety of erector spinae plane block versus serratus anterior plane block in breast surgery—a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
title_short Analgesic efficacy and safety of erector spinae plane block versus serratus anterior plane block in breast surgery—a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
title_sort analgesic efficacy and safety of erector spinae plane block versus serratus anterior plane block in breast surgery a meta analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
topic ESPB
SAPB
Postoperative pain
Regional anesthesia
Breast cancer surgery
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s44158-024-00218-7
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