Noninferiority of Ultrasound‐Guided Modified Intercostal Block to Traditional Approach for Analgesia After Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum in Children: A Randomized Trial

Key Points

• This research aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided modified intercostal block versus traditional methods for pain relief after surgery.
• Conducted a randomized trial involving children undergoing minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum.
• Divided participants into two groups: one receiving ultrasound-guided intercostal block and the other receiving traditional analgesia.
• Measured pain levels post-surgery to evaluate analgesic effectiveness.
• No significant difference in pain relief was observed between the two techniques post-surgery.
• Both methods provided effective analgesia for children undergoing the procedure.