• J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Oct 1983

    Case Reports

    Complications of intercostal nerve blocks performed under direct vision during thoracotomy: a report of two cases.

    • J A Gallo, P W Lebowitz, G E Battit, and J M Bruner.
    • J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. 1983 Oct 1;86(4):628-30.

    AbstractIntrathoracic intercostal nerve block is a well-described procedure used to provide postoperative pain relief following thoracotomy. The two cases described present possible complications secondary to such blocks and suggest that the routine use of intrathoracic intercostal nerve blocks should be discouraged.

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