Comparison of patient satisfaction with pain control between the M-TAPA and subcostal TAPB groups
| Patient satisfaction | M-TAPA (n = 28) | Subcostal TAPB (n = 28) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient satisfaction with pain control | 0.195 | ||
| Very satisfied | 7 (25.0) | 9 (32.1) | |
| Satisfied | 13 (46.4) | 7 (25.0) | |
| Slightly satisfied | 8 (28.6) | 8 (28.6) | |
| Neutral | 0 (0.0) | 3 (10.7) | |
| Slightly dissatisfied | 0 (0.0) | 1 (3.6) | |
| Dissatisfied | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | |
| Very dissatisfied | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
The values are presented as numbers (%).
M-TAPA: modified thoracoabdominal nerve block through perichondral approach, TAPB: transversus abdominis plane block.