Why the study?
Erector spinae plane block has been used for postoperative analgesia in bariatric and metabolic surgeries, motivating a systematic evaluation of its analgesic efficacy and outcomes.
Does bilateral erector spinae plane block reduce 24-h opioid consumption in patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgeries?
Population
Patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgeries across 6 studies
Comparison
Erector spinae plane block vs control
Design
Systematic review of randomized controlled trials and nonrandomized observational studies
Follow-up
24 h
Authors
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Bilateral ESPB provides opioid-sparing analgesia and lower pain scores after bariatric surgery; supports adjunctive use while leaving optimal protocols open for larger RCTs.
Does bilateral erector spinae plane block reduce 24-h opioid consumption in patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgeries?
Bilateral erector spinae plane block provides opioid-sparing analgesia and improves pain scores in patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgeries, though evidence is limited by high heterogeneity.
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