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Impact of Erector Spinae Block on Postoperative Analgesia and Hospital Recovery in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis, Meta-Regression, and Sequential Trial Analysis.
Annals of cardiac anaesthesia·October 1, 2026·PMID 42862662
Why it mattersPostoperative pain after CABG is often managed with opioids, which can delay recovery and cause adverse effects. ESPB offers a regional analgesic option that reduces opioid needs and may accelerate extubation and ICU discharge, potentially improving perioperative efficiency and patient comfort.
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