Nerve blocks for pain after chest wall surgery
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This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (rhomboid intercostal and retrolaminar) to see which provides better pain relief after a type of chest surgery called thoracoscopic sympathectomy. If you are having this surgery, you may be eligible to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 35
- You are in good general health (ASA class I or II)
- You do not have an infection where the block needle would go
- You are not pregnant, allergic to the study drugs, or on blood thinners
- You do not have severe liver or kidney disease, chronic pain, or a bleeding disorder
Quick eligibility check
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