Sacral Erector Spinae Plane Block As the Main Anesthetic Method for Parasacral Reconstructive Surgeries: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Feasibility Study

Study objective Sacral erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a regional anesthesia technique defined for the blockade of the posterior branches of the sacral nerves. In this study, we aimed to retrospectively evaluate our sacral ESPB applications as an anesthetic method in patients who underwent para...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-04, Vol.15 (4), p.e37347-e37347
Main Authors: Unal, Murat, Baydar, Hakan, Guler, Serkan, Sonmez, Ayhan, Gumus, Murat, Tulgar, Serkan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscesses
Analgesics
Anesthesiology
Bone surgery
Chronic pain
Debridement
Fentanyl
Pain Management
Paralysis
Patients
Plastic Surgery
Pressure ulcers
Reconstructive surgery
Regional anesthesia
Society
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Summary:Study objective Sacral erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a regional anesthesia technique defined for the blockade of the posterior branches of the sacral nerves. In this study, we aimed to retrospectively evaluate our sacral ESPB applications as an anesthetic method in patients who underwent parasacral and gluteal reconstructive surgery. Methodology The design of our study is a retrospective cohort feasibility study. This study was conducted at a tertiary university hospital, and patient files and electronic data systems were used to obtain data for analysis. In total, the data of 10 patients who underwent parasacral or gluteal reconstructive surgery were evaluated. Main results During reconstructive procedures for sacral pressure ulcers and lesions in the gluteal region, the sacral ESP block was utilized. Small doses of perioperative analgesics/anesthetics were required, but moderate or deep sedation or conversion to general anesthesia was not required. Conclusion Sacral ESP block is a viable regional anesthetic technique in reconstructive surgeries of the parasacral and gluteal regions.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.37347