Paravertebral block: review of the literature

Background: Paravertebral Block (PVB) is an established regional anesthetic technique. It is technically easy to perform and is being used increasingly for intra-operative and post-operative analgesia. This popularity is mainly due to the ease of the technique and fewer complications. Materials and Methods: This is quantitative systematic review of literature database with the aim to assess the efficacy and safety of Paravertebral block in thoracic, abdominal and breast surgery. Results: Six randomised control trials that included 386 patients were reviewed. Authors of reviewed articles reported 100% success in block effectivenes and low incidence of complications. Conclusion: Paravertebral block is effectiv anesthetic/analgetic technique with very few complications.