Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Achieving adequate perioperative analgesia can be challenging in patients undergoing breast surgeries. The present study compared Pectoral nerve versus erector spinae block for breast surgeries. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 48 patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists’ status I and II female patients between the age group 18 to 60 years scheduled for unilateral modified radical mastectomy. Patients were divided into 2 groups. Group I patients received Erector spinae block and group II received Pectoral nerve block. The outcome of both blocks was assessed. Results: The mean duration of analgesia in group I was 5.88 hours and in group II was 7.21 hours. Requirement of morphine was 6.62 mg in group I and 4.25 mg in group II. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). There was significantly difference in NS score in both groups (P< 0.05). Conclusion: PECS II block is a more effective block as compared to ESP block in terms of postoperative analgesia and opioid consumption. Key words: Perioperative analgesia, breast surgeries, Erector spinae.