An observational study in Pectus Excavatum, sponsored by Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 15 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-15.
Sponsored by Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital · Observational
The most important problem in the postoperative period in patients scheduled for pectus deformity correction surgery is pain. Due to the catastrophic neurological complications of thoracic epidural analgesia, the tendency towards plane blocks has been increasing in recent years. Serratus Plane Block (SAP Block), performed under ultrasound guidance, is used to treat pain in thoracic surgery. However, whether it has an effect on sternum pain is still controversial and there are not enough studies. Transversus thoracic plane block (TTP Block) provides effective analgesia in sternotomies. For this reason, we aimed to show that the TTP block added to the SAP block will provide more effective analgesia in order to provide adequate analgesia for the pressure and pain sensation of the bars placed on the sternum in pectus surgery.
The most important problem in the postoperative period in patients scheduled for pectus deformity correction surgery is pain. It is very important for patients to start active breathing exercises and mobilize early. Complications develop less frequently in patients who actively breathe and mobilize early. The tolerability of the surgery by the patient and the absence of pain in the postoperative period ensure early discharge . Due to the catastrophic neurological complications of thoracic epidural analgesia, the tendency towards plane blocks has been increasing in recent years. Serratus Plane Block (SAP Block), performed under ultrasound guidance, is used to treat pain in thoracic surgery. However, whether it has an effect on sternum pain is still controversial and there are not enough studies. Transversus thoracic plane block (TTP Block) provides effective analgesia in sternotomies. For this reason, we aimed to show that the TTP block added to the SAP block will provide more effective analgesia in order to provide adequate analgesia for the pressure and pain sensation of the bars placed on the sternum in pectus surgery.
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All patients over the age of 15 who will be operated on due to pectus deformity
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Patients who will undergo surgery due to pectus deformity All patients over the age of 15 who will be operated on due to pectus deformity
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients who underwent serratus anterior plane block
Procedure: no intervention,this is a observational studies
Patients who underwent Serratus anterior plane block (SAP) and Transversus thoracic plane block (TTP) group
Procedure: no intervention,this is a observational studies
no intervention,this is a observational studies
Effect of Serratus Anterior Plane Block and Transthoracic Plane Block Combination on Postoperative Analgesia in Pectus Surgery
Serratus Plane Block (SAP Block), performed under ultrasound guidance, is used to treat pain in thoracic surgery. However, whether it has an effect on sternum pain is still controversial and there are not enough studies. Transversus thoracic plane block (TTP Block) provides effective analgesia in sternotomies. For this reason, TTP block will be added to the SAP block in order to provide adequate analgesia for the pressure and pain sensation of the bars placed on the sternum in pectus surgery. The patient's pain score will be evaluated with the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). Hourly pain scores in the postoperative period are 0./1./4./6./12./18./24./48. Additional complications
Time frame: postoperative 48 hours
Postoperative Analgesia in Pectus Surgery
Total amount of analgesia for 48 hours,
Time frame: postoperative 48 hours
Postoperative pain in Pectus Surgery
Presence of need for additional analgesics,
Time frame: postoperative 48 hours
Plan to share: No
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Ran from Sep 2024 to primary completion in Nov 2025, 14 months.
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