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ultrasound
postoperative pain
regional anesthesia.
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Abstract
Introduction: Regional anesthesia, especially the ultrasound-guided maxillary nerve block (MNB), has become essential in maxillofacial surgery. This technique alleviates postoperative pain and reduces opioid dependency, thereby enhancing the safety profile. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided MNB in pain control, patient satisfaction, and reduction of analgesic consumption compared to other anesthetic techniques. Methodology: A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA, analyzing studies from 2018 to 2025 on the use of ultrasound-guided MNB in head and neck surgery. Results: Ultrasound-guided MNB potentially reduced the consumption of analgesics and improved postoperative pain control and patient satisfaction. Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided MNB is an effective and safe technique for managing postoperative pain in maxillofacial surgery. Its implementation reduces opioid use, enhances patient experience, and is well tolerated.
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