EAJAIC
Eurasian Journal of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care

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Our experience with serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block in postoperative analgesia of shoulder arthroscopy: a case report
Abstract
Postoperative pain management after shoulder arthroscopy is crucial for patient comfort and early mobilization. Although the interscalene brachial plexus block is widely used for shoulder arthroscopy, its application may be limited in patients with significant pulmonary comorbidities due to the risk of phrenic nerve paralysis and subsequent respiratory complications. The serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block is a recently described fascial plane block technique that provides cervicothoracic analgesia. In this case report, we present our anesthetic experience in a patient with pulmonary comorbidity who underwent shoulder arthroscopy with an SPSIP block combined with general anesthesia.

Keywords : Shoulder arthroscopy, serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block, postoperative analgesia, regional anesthesia

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Article available in :
Volume 3, Issue 1, 2026
Page : 22-24
https://doi.org/10.51271/EAJAIC-0048
Article Information
Received : 04 Oca 2026
Accepted : 21 Oca 2026
Published : 09 Şub 2026
Corresponding Author :

Emirhan Bugan: adana city training and research hospital

[email protected]
Citation : Bugan E, Kına SF. Our experience with serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block in postoperative analgesia of shoulder arthroscopy: a case report. Eur J Anesthesiol Intens Care. 2026;3(1):22-24.

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