Mesay Milkias
Department of Anesthesia, Dilla University College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla, Ethiopia
Publications
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Research Article
Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Unilateral Subcostal Transverse Abdominal Plane Block Versus Conventional Systemic Analgesics for Postoperative Analgesia among Adult Patients Undergoing Open Cholecystectomy: A Prospective Cohort Study
Author(s): Mebratu Kebede*, Mebratu Tila, Fithamlak Solomon, Blen Kassahun, Ashagrie Sintayhu, Mesay Milkias, Elias Habitu, Abdulkadir Kedir, Milion Gebrewold, TsegayeDemeke, Mathilda Worku, Neseredin Shemisu, Naol Gorde, TemesgenBati and Getahun Dendir
Background: Postoperative pain after open cholecystectomy poses a significant challenge, with potential complications and extended hospital stays. Postoperative pain control is traditionally attained by the administration of opioids, which is associated with well-documented side effects. However, limited studies have evaluated the analgesic effect of the subcostal TAP block compared to the conventional systemic analgesics in open cholecystectomy. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided unilateral subcostal transverse abdominal plane block for post- operative analgesia among adult patients undergoing open cholecystectomy. Method: A prospective cohort study was conducted on 98 patients. Patients in the subcostal transverse abdominals plane block group (n = 49) received block with 20ml of 0.25% bup.. Read More»