Evaluate the Use of Paravertebral Block in Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Primary Objective:
To determine whether the use of a paravertebral block in patients undergoing reconstructive
surgery for breast cancer results in decreased immediate post-operative pain compared with
patients having only general anesthesia.
Secondary Objectives:
1. To determine whether the use of a paravertebral block in patients undergoing
reconstructive surgery for breast cancer results in decreased post-operative pain in the
first 24 hours after surgery compared with patients having only general anesthesia.
2. To determine whether the use of a paravertebral block in patients undergoing
reconstructive surgery for breast cancer results in decreased post-operative nausea and
vomiting in the first 24 hours as compared with patients having only general anesthesia.
3. To determine whether the use of a paravertebral block in patients undergoing
reconstructive surgery for breast cancer results in a decreased length of hospital stay
compared with patients having only general anesthesia.