Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of combined superficial and deep serratus anterior plane block versus pectoserratus plane block following modified radical mastectomy surgery

Abstract Background Both the pectoserratus plane block and the combined deep and superficial serratus anterior plane block (CSAPB) are recognized as effective regional anesthesia methods for pain control. This research aims to assess the ability of two different nerve blocks to provide analgesia. Me...

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Main Authors: Yusuf Ozguner, Can Ozan Yazar, Ferit Aydın, Musa Zengin, Emine Arık, Mustafa Sırrı Kotanoğlu, Savaş Altınsoy, Julide Ergil
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Published: BMC 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-025-03213-9
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author Yusuf Ozguner
Can Ozan Yazar
Ferit Aydın
Musa Zengin
Emine Arık
Mustafa Sırrı Kotanoğlu
Savaş Altınsoy
Julide Ergil
author_facet Yusuf Ozguner
Can Ozan Yazar
Ferit Aydın
Musa Zengin
Emine Arık
Mustafa Sırrı Kotanoğlu
Savaş Altınsoy
Julide Ergil
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description Abstract Background Both the pectoserratus plane block and the combined deep and superficial serratus anterior plane block (CSAPB) are recognized as effective regional anesthesia methods for pain control. This research aims to assess the ability of two different nerve blocks to provide analgesia. Methods The study included 60 patients who underwent modified radical mastectomy (MRM). Participants were allocated into separate groups: Group P (Pectoserratus Plane Block) and Group S (CSAPB). The primary outcome was the tramadol consumption, while the secondary outcome was the assessment of pain levels. Results The median (Q1, Q3) postoperative 24-hour tramadol consumption was 60 (60,80) mg in Group P and 60 (40,60) mg in Group S. (p = 0.006) Additionally, higher NRS scores were observed in group P at 2 and 4 h. Conclusions In this study, we found that the CSAPB and the pectoserratus plane block provided comparable analgesic efficacy in patients undergoing MRM. This approach may serve as an effective alternative to the pectoserratus plane block. Trial registration number NCT05961735.
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spelling doaj-art-83850a39c6b248aea494e2f5ff35461c2025-08-20T03:46:19ZengBMCBMC Anesthesiology1471-22532025-07-012511710.1186/s12871-025-03213-9Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of combined superficial and deep serratus anterior plane block versus pectoserratus plane block following modified radical mastectomy surgeryYusuf Ozguner0Can Ozan Yazar1Ferit Aydın2Musa Zengin3Emine Arık4Mustafa Sırrı Kotanoğlu5Savaş Altınsoy6Julide Ergil7Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara Etlik City HospitalDepartment of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara Etlik City HospitalDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Ankara Etlik City HospitalDepartment of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara Etlik City HospitalDepartment of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara Etlik City HospitalDepartment of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara Etlik City HospitalDepartment of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara Etlik City HospitalDepartment of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara Etlik City HospitalAbstract Background Both the pectoserratus plane block and the combined deep and superficial serratus anterior plane block (CSAPB) are recognized as effective regional anesthesia methods for pain control. This research aims to assess the ability of two different nerve blocks to provide analgesia. Methods The study included 60 patients who underwent modified radical mastectomy (MRM). Participants were allocated into separate groups: Group P (Pectoserratus Plane Block) and Group S (CSAPB). The primary outcome was the tramadol consumption, while the secondary outcome was the assessment of pain levels. Results The median (Q1, Q3) postoperative 24-hour tramadol consumption was 60 (60,80) mg in Group P and 60 (40,60) mg in Group S. (p = 0.006) Additionally, higher NRS scores were observed in group P at 2 and 4 h. Conclusions In this study, we found that the CSAPB and the pectoserratus plane block provided comparable analgesic efficacy in patients undergoing MRM. This approach may serve as an effective alternative to the pectoserratus plane block. Trial registration number NCT05961735.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-025-03213-9Breast surgeryMultimodal analgesiaPainPectoserratus plane blockSerratus anterior plane block
spellingShingle Yusuf Ozguner
Can Ozan Yazar
Ferit Aydın
Musa Zengin
Emine Arık
Mustafa Sırrı Kotanoğlu
Savaş Altınsoy
Julide Ergil
Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of combined superficial and deep serratus anterior plane block versus pectoserratus plane block following modified radical mastectomy surgery
BMC Anesthesiology
Breast surgery
Multimodal analgesia
Pain
Pectoserratus plane block
Serratus anterior plane block
title Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of combined superficial and deep serratus anterior plane block versus pectoserratus plane block following modified radical mastectomy surgery
title_full Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of combined superficial and deep serratus anterior plane block versus pectoserratus plane block following modified radical mastectomy surgery
title_fullStr Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of combined superficial and deep serratus anterior plane block versus pectoserratus plane block following modified radical mastectomy surgery
title_full_unstemmed Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of combined superficial and deep serratus anterior plane block versus pectoserratus plane block following modified radical mastectomy surgery
title_short Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of combined superficial and deep serratus anterior plane block versus pectoserratus plane block following modified radical mastectomy surgery
title_sort comparison of the analgesic efficacy of combined superficial and deep serratus anterior plane block versus pectoserratus plane block following modified radical mastectomy surgery
topic Breast surgery
Multimodal analgesia
Pain
Pectoserratus plane block
Serratus anterior plane block
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-025-03213-9
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