Ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block for surgical treatment of endometriosis: case report

Quadratus lumborum block (QLB) is a technique that is not widely applied for gynecological surgery. Endometriosis affects 10% of the female population and chronic pelvic pain is one of the most prevalent symptoms. Laparoscopic surgery for removal of endometriosis may present a long intra-operative d...

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Published in:	Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier) Vol. 71; no. 3; pp. 285 - 287
Main Authors:	Ribeiro-Junior, Idelberto do Val, Brito, Luiz Gustavo Oliveira, Rossmann-Machado, Maíra, do Amaral, Rose Luce Gomes, Braga, Angélica F.A., Carvalho, Vanessa Henriques
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazil Elsevier Editora Ltda 01-05-2021 Elsevier
Subjects:	Case Reports Endometriosis Gynecology Quadratus lumborum block VAS Endometriosis VAS Quadratus lumborum block Gynecology
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Summary:	Quadratus lumborum block (QLB) is a technique that is not widely applied for gynecological surgery. Endometriosis affects 10% of the female population and chronic pelvic pain is one of the most prevalent symptoms. Laparoscopic surgery for removal of endometriosis may present a long intra-operative duration and this technique might improve postoperative pain control. We described a case report of a patient submitted to general anesthesia associated to bilateral QLB for pelvic endometriosis. QLB was an adjuvant anesthetic technique for endometriosis, providing somatic and visceral analgesia. However, prospective studies are needed to identify the standard dosage and total duration of analgesia.
ISSN:	0104-0014 0104-0014
DOI:	10.1016/j.bjane.2021.02.014