Lumbar versus thoracic erector spinae plane block: Similar nomenclature, different mechanism of action

Since being first reported by Forero for the treatment of thoracic neuropathic pain, Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has been increasingly reported for postoperative analgesia in varying surgical procedures [1,2]. In literature, in all but two reports, ESPB has been performed from the thoracic vertebral level. We read with interest the two successive publications by Tulgar et al. in which the authors reported the first application of ESPB from the lumbar vertebral level, followed by a case series [3,4].
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research