Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Paravertebral Block on Patients With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

Mayo Clinic

Summary

This research is being done to evaluate the effects of receiving only a paravertebral block prior to first rib resection procedure versus receiving the block both pre and post procedure.

Eligibility

Age range: 18+ years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: No

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: \- All Thoracic Outlet Syndrome patients scheduled for first rib resection surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are pregnant. * Patients with prior first rib resection on side of presentation. * Patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). * Patients with brachial plexus disorder. * Patients with cervical rib.

Interventions

Drug
Ropivacaine
0.5% 3-4 mL per level, with levels T1 and T2 will be used as the block injectate

Location

Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida

Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Paravertebral Block on Patients With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

Summary

Eligibility

Interventions

Location

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Details

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