Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
https://bjan-sba.org/article/doi/10.1016/j.bjane.2026.844767
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
Letter to the Editor

Erector spinae plane block vs. paravertebral block for postoperative analgesia in breast surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized trials

Burhan Dost, Yunus Emre Karapinar, Muzeyyen Beldagli, Esra Turunc, Cengiz Kaya, Alessandro De Cassai

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Submitted date:
01/13/2026

Accepted date:
05/17/2026

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