Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Paravertebral Block for Breast Surgery

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Paravertebral Block for Breast Surgery

Official Title:

Study ID: NCT00131170

Conditions

Breast Cancer

Interventions

paravertebral block

Study Description

Brief Summary: The effect of paravertebral block in combination with general anaesthesia is studied in a double blind fashion.

Detailed Description: Patients having surgery for breast cancer receive a paravertebral blockade at C8-Th4 with either Naropin 0.5% or saline. General anaesthesia is then provided with laryngeal mask intubation, propofol infusion and fentanyl i.v. as needed. The effect on postoperative pain (\[VAS\] and fentanyl PCA doses taken) and postoperative nausea and vomiting is recorded.