Colostomy with Transversus Abdominis Plane Block

Abstract

Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is one of the abdominal field block. The TAP block is used for both anaesthetic management and post-operative pain therapy in lower abdominal surgery. TAP block is a procedure in which local anaesthetic agents are applied to the anatomic neurofacial space between the internal oblique and the transversus abdominis muscle. TAP block is a good method for post-operative pain control as well as allows for short operations involving the abdominal area. In this article, a case of colostomy under TAP block is presented.

Keywords: Transversus abdominis plane block; colostomy; ultrasonography.

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Figure 1

Image of transversus abdominis space and needle in ultrasonography

Figure 2

Surgical incision

Figure 3

Bowel loops that were removed out of the abdomen after transversus abdominis plane block