Randomized clinical trial evaluated pain recovery in 93 patients after cesarean section, indicating technique effectiveness.
( Eur J Anaesthesiol . 2024;41:769–778. DOI:10.1097/EJA.0000000000002041) Pain after cesarean delivery (CD) is a significant source of concern and has implications for both short- and long-term consequences. Truncal blocks including transversalis fascia plane (TFP) block and transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block, have been suggested as components of a multimodal post-CD pain strategy. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of these techniques in improving the quality of recovery following an elective CD under spinal anesthesia. Conducted as a randomized, single-center, double-blind trial at a tertiary hospital, the study included 93 patients, with 79 participants (40 in the TFP block group and 39 in the TAP block group) completing the trial after exclusions. Participants received either TFP block (20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine for each side) or TAP block (similarly dosed) after surgery.
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