Rib Microtia and the Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) Block



Status:Not yet recruiting
Conditions:Hospital
Therapuetic Areas:Other
Healthy:No
Age Range:2 - 17
Updated:11/4/2018
Start Date:February 1, 2019
End Date:February 1, 2022
Contact:Ahtziri Fonseca
Email:aef22011@stanford.edu
Phone:650-497-0927

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Erector Spinae Plane Block for Rib Cartilage Graft Reconstruction Surgery

The erector spinae plane block is a novel regional anesthetic technique that allows for
analgesia of the thorax and abdomen with a peripheral nerve block. This study is being
performed to assess the effectiveness of this technique in reducing post-operative pain
scores and opiate requirements in pediatric and adult patients undergoing rib cartilage
grafting surgeries.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Ages 2-17

- Able to consent (if greater than 7 years) and have parental consent

- Pediatric patients undergoing rib cartilage resection surgeries

Exclusion Criteria:

- Participants who do not consent or have parental consent

- Patients who are clinically unstable or requires urgent/emergent intervention
We found this trial at
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Palo Alto, California 94304
Principal Investigator: Chi-Ho Ban Tsui, MD
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