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First received: March 10, 2026

Clinical Trial: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Postoperative Analgesic Methods in Thoracotomy Cases

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Thoracotomy Analgesia

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL


Official Title: Comparison of the Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block and Thoracic Epidural Analgesia Methods in Patients Undergoing Thoracotomy

Brief Summary: Effective control of severe post-thoracotomy pain is pivotal for minimizing pulmonary complications and enhancing patient comfort.This prospective, randomized, three-arm study compared the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided bilateral erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) with conventional intravenous opioid-based care.Seventy-two ASA I-II patients aged 18-80 years undergoing elective thoracotomy were block-randomized to receive TEA, ESPB, or no regional intervention…

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