Our experience with serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block in postoperative analgesia of shoulder arthroscopy: a case report
Abstract
Postoperative pain management after shoulder arthroscopy is crucial for patient comfort and early mobilization. Although the interscalene brachial plexus block is widely used for shoulder arthroscopy, its application may be limited in patients with significant pulmonary comorbidities due to the risk of phrenic nerve paralysis and subsequent respiratory complications. The serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block is a recently described fascial plane block technique that provides cervicothoracic analgesia. In this case report, we present our anesthetic experience in a patient with pulmonary comorbidity who underwent shoulder arthroscopy with an SPSIP block combined with general anesthesia.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Anesthesia and Pain Management
Shoulder Injury and Treatment
Pain Management and Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Eurasian Journal of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
- Volume
- 3
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 22–24
- Publication date
- 9 February 2026
- Language
- EN