Continuous Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block for Salvage Mastectomy: A Case Report and Current Literature
Abstract
Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB) is a newly described truncal block. Here, we aim to share our experience with an SPSIPB catheter for pain management in a 71-year-old woman who underwent a salvage mastectomy and received a continuous infusion of 1 mg/mL bupivacaine solution at 5 mL/h for 48 hours. During follow-up, Numeric Rating Scale scores were ≤4, and Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) scores improved at 48 h. Continuous SPSIPB is effective for postoperative pain management and for improving the QoR in patients undergoing breast surgery.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Anesthesia and Pain Management
Pain Management and Opioid Use
Pain Management and Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Medical Bulletin of Haseki
- Volume
- 64
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 69–72
- Publication date
- 30 January 2026
- Language
- EN