Intercostal nerve block after thoracotomy is as effective as epidural analgesia.

Published Date: 09 Jun 2023

After a thoracotomy, intercostal nerve block (ICB) may be just as effective at reducing pain, according to a recent study by Zangong Zhou and colleagues.

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