New Kid on the Block: A Systematic Review of the Quadratus Lumborum Block in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Ihnat J, Evans B, Zhao K, Yu C, Ayyala H. New Kid on the Block: A Systematic Review of the Quadratus Lumborum Block in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2024, 12: e5863. PMID: 38841521, PMCID: PMC11150026, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005863.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTransversus abdominal planeTransversus abdominal plane blockQL blockReconstructive surgeryPain scoresQuadratus lumborumUnilateral breast reconstructionReduced pain scoresSubjective pain scoresQuadratus lumborum blockSystematic reviewPlastic and Reconstructive SurgerySurgery operationsPlastic surgery operationsStatistically significant differenceOpioid useAbdominal surgeryPediatric patientsBreast reconstructionAbdominal planeOpiate useSurgerySurgery pathwaySurgical subspecialtiesInclusion criteria