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October 9, 2025Journal of Minimal Access SurgeryOpen Access

Effect of 4-point transversus abdominal plane block on diaphragm thickness in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy

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NENuran Akıncı EkinciMYMehmet Akif YazarYTYasin Tire

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Overview

Prospective randomized controlled trial found the 4-point TAP block improved diaphragm thickness and recovery in patients, indicating a promising analgesic technique.

Key Points

  • The 4-point TAP block significantly preserved diaphragm thickness, enhancing recovery post laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
  • Patients receiving the TAP block reported lower pain scores, averaging significantly better than those without analgesia.
  • Ultrasonography measured diaphragm thickness at three intervals, confirming effective preservation with the TAP block.
  • Findings suggest that the TAP block could be beneficial for optimizing post-operative pain management and recovery.

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Ekinci et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e77f09d1c187e1c108fd34https://doi.org/10.4103/jmas.jmas_151_25
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