{
  "abstract": "We read with interest a recent article by Luchsinger et al.1 This study investigated a controversial topic related to erector spinae plane block (ESPB). Does local anesthestic block the anterior rami of spinal nerves? Based on cadaveric injections, the authors concluded that ESPBs do not affect the ventral rami of the spinal nerve,and, therefore, should not be referred to as a “paravertebral by proxy” block. However, previous literature on this topic has been divided, with cadaver studies showing mixed results.2 3 We believe that it is important to fully understand the variables that might be influencing these inconsistent outcomes.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Sant’Antonio Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy"
      ],
      "name": "Alessandro De Cassai"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey"
      ],
      "name": "Burhan Dost"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Section of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Padova,Department of Medicine, DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy"
      ],
      "name": "Giulia Aviani Fulvio"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey"
      ],
      "name": "Esra Turunc"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Section of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Padova,Department of Medicine, DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy"
      ],
      "name": "Paolo Navalesi"
    }
  ],
  "title": "Erector spinae plane block and spread to ventral rami: a nuanced discussion is needed",
  "uid": "89801223-4e8b-555d-a0bd-1f9eb00b2373"
}