Association of Interscalenic Plexus Brachial Block and Serratus Anterior Plane Block May Be an Attractive Alternative for Axillary Surgery
Abstract
Introduction: General anesthesia is usually used for axillary surgery. However, development of regional anesthesia may make possible other alternative. Patient: Herein, we report the story of a 51 years old man admitted for excisional biopsy of an axillary lymphadenopathy the patient was in a high risk of perioperative cardiovascular and respiratory complications. Association of intersclaneic brachial plexus bloc and serrratus anterior plane block was proposed as anesthetic technique and surgery was completed without incidents. Conclusion: this Association seems to be an attractive alternative for general anesthesia in axillary surgery especially in high-risk patients.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Anesthesia and Pain Management
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
Cancer
Stress
Anesthesia
and Immune Response
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 02
- Pages
- 296–299
- Publication date
- 25 February 2026
- Language
- EN