Ultrasound-guided rhomboid intercostal block provides effective pain control after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a brief report of three cases

摘要

Rhomboid intercostal block (RIB) is a novel block that may be used for several indications such as thoracic procedures and myofascial pain [1,2]. It may be performed for open thoracotomy [3]; however, more information is needed for other thoracic procedures. Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has the advantage of reduced pain over open thoracotomy. However, patients may still experience moderate to severe pain after VATS [4]. Herein, we report the use of RIB in three patients for analgesia management after VATS. Written informed consent for the procedure and future publication was obtained from the patients.