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Transversus Abdominis Plane Block: An Updated Review of Anatomy and Techniques
BioMed Research International · 2017 · Vol. 2017 · pp. 1–12
Hsiao-Chien Tsai(Taipei Medical University Hospital)Takayuki Yoshida(Kansai Medical University)Tai-Yuan Chuang(Wan Fang Hospital)Sheng-Feng Yang(Wan Fang Hospital)Chuen‐Chau Chang(Taipei Medical University Hospital)Han-Yun Yao(Wan Fang Hospital)Yu-Ting Tai(Wan Fang Hospital)Jui‐An Lin(Wan Fang Hospital)Kung-Yen Chen✉(Wan Fang Hospital)
Abstract
Ultrasound-guided TAP blocks are commonly used. With the unified nomenclature and the development of catheter technique and/or liposomal local anesthetics, TAP blocks can be applied more appropriately to achieve better pain control.
Anesthesia and Pain ManagementNausea and vomiting managementSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyMedicineTransversus abdominisBlock (permutation group theory)UltrasoundGold standard (test)Computer scienceSurgeryRadiologyMathematics
MeSH terms
Abdominal MusclesAnalgesiaAnesthetics, LocalBupivacaineHumansLiposomesNerve BlockUltrasonography, InterventionalAbdominal WallPain Management
Funding
- Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
- Taipei Medical University
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