Continuous Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block for Salvage Mastectomy: A Case Report and Current Literature
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB) is a newly described truncal block. Here, we aim to share our experience with an SPSIPB catheter for pain management in a 71-year-old woman who underwent a salvage mastectomy and received a continuous infusion of 1 mg/mL bupivacaine solution at 5 mL/h for 48 hours. During follow-up, Numeric Rating Scale scores were ≤4, and Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) scores improved at 48 h. Continuous SPSIPB is effective for postoperative pain management and for improving the QoR in patients undergoing breast surgery.
Source: Medical Bulletin of Haseki
Authors: Cagdas Baytar, Bengu Gulhan Koksal
Institution: Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7126220173
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