Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Thoracic Epidural Analgesia

In group TEB, The epidural catheter will be inserted preoperatively at the T5-T7 vertebral level; the exact level will be at the discretion of the attending anaesthesiologist. A loading dose of bupivacaine 0.25% (max 10 ml) will be administered, followed by an intraoperative infusion of bupivacaine 0.125 % with fentanyl 1 μg/ml.\].

The ESP block will be performed as described by Forero et al