Effects of Continuous Intercostal Nerve Block Versus Patient-Controlled Intravenous Analgesia on Postoperative Pain After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery.

Key Points

• CINB significantly reduced postoperative pain scores compared to PCIA, improving overall patient satisfaction.
• Pain scores after continuous intercostal nerve block were notably lower in patients receiving this treatment versus those on intravenous analgesia.
• Analysis of patient outcomes demonstrated enhanced satisfaction and fewer adverse effects with continuous intercostal nerve block.
• Compared to standard PCIA, continuous intercostal nerve block presents a promising alternative for pain management in postoperative care.