Figure 4.
Comparison of postoperative NRS scores, for ESPB Group and Control Group at various time points of follow up. (A) Data in which the 7 patients with conversion of VATS to open thoracotomy were excluded; (B) all patient data including 7 patients with conversion of VATS to open thoracotomy. **P<0.001, *P<0.05. ESPB, erector spinae plane block; PACU, post-anesthesia care unit; NRS, numeric rating scale; VATS, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.