Ultrasound-guided intercostal nerve blocks for acute zoster pain: a retrospective, propensity score-matched, non-inferiority study

To assess whether ultrasound (US)-guided intercostal nerve blocks (ICNBs) provide non-inferior efficacy in the management of acute zoster pain (ZAP) and potential prophylaxis for post-herpetic neuralgia as compared to conventional thoracic paravertebral blocks (TPVBs).

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Main Authors: Zhao Wenxing, He Liangliang, Yue Li, Yue Hong, Yang Liqiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2025-08-01
Series:Journal of Ultrasonography
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.15557/jou.2025.0021
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Summary:To assess whether ultrasound (US)-guided intercostal nerve blocks (ICNBs) provide non-inferior efficacy in the management of acute zoster pain (ZAP) and potential prophylaxis for post-herpetic neuralgia as compared to conventional thoracic paravertebral blocks (TPVBs).
ISSN:2451-070X