Wall Blocks for Breast Cancer in Pregnant Patients: Saving General Anaesthesia Also Benefits Foetal Wellness

Obstetric Anesthesia Digest 2026

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Authors: Cristiano D’Errico, Annamaria Fabozzi, Giuseppe Sepolvere, Martino Trunfio, M Liguori, Cristina Manetti, Dario Paolo Anceschi, R Amato
DOI: 10.1097/01.aoa.0001178744.68984.08
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Abstract

J Anesth Analg Crit Care . 2025;5:59 doi:10.1186/s44158-025-00281-8 The article presents a case report illustrating how regional anesthesia, specifically the pectoserratus plane (PSP) block, can be a safer alternative to general anesthesia for pregnant women undergoing breast cancer surgery. Though the condition is relatively uncommon, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy during pregnancy. Standard treatment should align with nonpregnant protocols with specific considerations for maternal and fetal safety during diagnosis, staging, and therapy. The authors emphasize that while early delivery may sometimes be medically advisable, it is not always feasible, and thus individualized anesthetic strategies become crucial.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Anesthesia and Pain Management Cancer Stress Anesthesia and Immune Response Anesthesia and Sedative Agents

Publication details

Journal / source
Obstetric Anesthesia Digest
Volume
46
Issue
1
Pages
44–44
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN