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Does Continuous Popliteal Nerve Block Improve Pain Management for Patients Undergoing Major Maxilla or Mandible Resection With Microvascular Reconstruction Using a Free Fibula Graft
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Levobupivacaine and Saline Solution for Head and Neck Cancer and Pain, Musculoskeletal. Completed, enrolled 24 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of the study is to assess the effects of a continuous popliteal block on postoperative pain and recovery after major ear, nose and throat surgery with microvascular free flap reconstruction using a fibula graft.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Active substance. Levobupivacaine 3.75 mg/ml 15 ml is given as a bolus injection at start of surgery, followed by ropivacaine 2 mg/ml continous infusion 5-8 ml/h from the end of surgery until end of intervention at the fourth to seventh postoperative day.
Placebo. Saline solution (NaCl 0.9%) is given in equivalent intervals and doses as the active substances.