Variants of the Transverse Plane Block and Quadratus Lumborum Block (Review)

Abstract

Effective implementation of the fast track concept after surgical treatment is impossible without control of pain in the early postoperative period. Regional methods might significantly improve the quality of postoperative analgesia and accelerate patient recovery as a component of multimodal pain therapy. The implementation of ultrasonic navigation in peripheral nerve blockade protocols has significantly increased the efficiency and safety of the blockade. Nevertheless, each method of regional anesthesia has its own indications, contraindications, and complications. The purpose of this review is to help with the right choice of the type of blockade of the anterior abdominal wall, depending on the surgery performed.