Regional block pilot for microvascular free-flap breast reconstruction.
Kim L, Long A, Miller J, Zurich H, Golshan M, Li J. Regional block pilot for microvascular free-flap breast reconstruction. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2022, 40: e18646-e18646. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2022.40.16_suppl.e18646.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnterior quadratus lumborum blockDeep inferior epigastric perforatorDIEP flap reconstructionERAS pathwayERAS protocolBaseline patientBreast reconstructionFlap reconstructionMicrovascular free flap breast reconstructionPost-anesthesia care unit lengthQuaternary care academic centerFree flap breast reconstructionTransversus abdominus plane blockDaily opioid consumptionPain control modalitiesAverage pain scoreQuadratus lumborum blockMicrosurgical breast reconstructionContinuous quality improvement projectDirect ultrasound guidanceInferior epigastric perforatorQuality improvement projectPilot groupEvidence-based approachOpioid consumption