Peripheral nerve blocks with liposomal bupivacaine are associated with increased opioid use compared to thoracic epidural in patients with an epigastric incision.
Taylor J AikenElena PadillaDeborah LemasterSean Ronnekleiv-KellySharon WeberRebecca M MinterSteven EthierDaniel E AbbottPublished in: Journal of surgical oncology (2021)
Liposomal peripheral nerve blocks were associated with increased opioid use compared to thoracic epidural. On the basis of our results, thoracic epidural might be preferred in surgical oncology patients with an epigastric incision.