Effects of thoracic nerve block on perioperative lung injury, immune function, and recovery after thoracic surgery.

Wei ZhangXuhui CongLiyuan ZhangMingyang SunBing LiHongfang GengJianqin GuJia-Qiang Zhang

Published in: Clinical and translational medicine (2020)

Thoracic nerve block, especially TPVB with or without paravertebral dexmedetomidine, can enhance recovery after thoracic surgery. Protection against independent lung injury and cellular immune dysfunction may be a potential mechanism.

Keyphrases

thoracic surgery
spinal cord
cardiac surgery
oxidative stress
patients undergoing
acute kidney injury
spinal cord injury
risk assessment
human health