title: Paravertebral thoracic block-a reappraisal.
abstract: An accurate, simple and safe method, based upon cadaver studies, of obtaining a thoracic paravertebral block, suitable for repeated administration by catheter or for permanent accurate neurolytic block, and which carries significant advantages over intercostal or epidural block, is described in theory and practice.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002045:Bupivacaine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013131:Spine / Q000033:anatomy & histology
chemical_list: D002045:Bupivacaine