Department of Anesthesia, College of Health and Medical Technology, Al-Ayen University, Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar Governorate, Iraq
Research
Comparison of postoperative analgesia between general anesthesia and pectoralis minor and pectoralis major block for mastectomy in Al Sadder teaching hospital in Iraq
Author(s): Amjed Qasim Mohammed*, Mohamed Kahloul, Mohammed Abbas Kadhim, Mohammed Sadeq Karam Al-Ghanimi, Hussein Ali Hussein, Majid Fakhir Alhamaidah, Haider Muhy Al bareh and Ammar Hoom Mahdi
Objective: The primary objective of this study is to assess and compare the effectiveness of postoperative analgesia in mastectomy procedures at Al-Sadder Teaching Hospital in Iraq, specifically examining the outcomes of General Anesthesia (GA) and Pectoral Nerve Blocks (PECs).
Method: The research was conducted at Al-Sadder Teaching Hospital, a specialized hospital within Missan Health hospitals in Iraq that provides care for over 1,200 patients undergoing general surgeries each month. The hospital has a dedicated area for breast cancer patients, offering analgesic treatments and mastectomy surgeries, in addition to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Approximately six eligible patients were enrolled in the study each month.
Results: The results of the study revealed that there are statistically significant differ.. Read More»