Korean Journal of Anesthesiology

Extrafascial out-of-plane continuous interscalene block using the C6 transverse process as a bony landmark -A case series-: Keisuke Nakazawa, Panramon Vanichvithya, Genki Iwama, Takefumi Kamiya, Osamu Kitajima, Shunichi Takagi, Kazuyoshi Nakanishi, Takahiro Suzuki; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2026;79(4):446-454. Published online July 7, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.26278; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

Comparison of the analgesic efficacy between the ultrasound-guided continuous costoclavicular brachial plexus block and ultrasound-guided continuous interscalene brachial plexus block: a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial: Taotao Xing, Lan Ge, Da Zhong, Shuo Chen, Yongjie Li, Hongjin Ni, Yiqi Fang, Yantian Lv, HuaJie Mao, Lina Yu; Received June 21, 2025 Accepted September 24, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.25511 [Epub ahead of print]
Crossref 1; PDF

Costoclavicular brachial plexus block for shoulder surgery: a narrative review: Samita Pirotesak, Nazanin Fallah, Reef Alruqaie, Karoll Rodelo, Juan Francisco Asenjo, Julián Aliste; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(6):513-523. Published online August 4, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.25422
Web of Science 3 Crossref 4; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

Changes in pulse wave transit time variability after interscalene brachial plexus block placement: Eun Joo Choi, Jung A Lim, Chang Hyuk Choi, Dong Hyuck Kim, Sungbin Jo, Jonghae Kim; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2026;79(1):82-94. Published online May 21, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24861
Web of Science 1 Crossref 1; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

Intertruncal versus classical approach to supraclavicular brachial plexus block on sensory-motor blockade for upper extremity surgery: a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial: Zhipeng Wang, Jinyan Guo, Hanbin Xie, Guoliang Sun, Jianqiang Guan, Weifeng Yao, Quehua Luo; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(4):321-330. Published online March 19, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24526
Web of Science 2 Crossref 4; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

Costoclavicular block as a diaphragm-sparing nerve block for shoulder surgery: a randomized controlled trial: Youngin Lee, Seunguk Bang, Jihyun Chung, Min Suk Chae, Jungwon Shin; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(1):30-38. Published online December 10, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24595
Web of Science 10 Crossref 13; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

Effect of local anesthetic volume (20 vs. 40 ml) on the analgesic efficacy of costoclavicular block in arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a randomized controlled trial: Yumin Jo, Chahyun Oh, Woo-Yong Lee, Hyung-Jin Chung, Hanmi Park, Juyeon Park, Jieun Lee, Yoon-Hee Kim, Youngkwon Ko, Woosuk Chung, Boohwi Hong; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(1):85-94. Published online September 8, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23260
Web of Science 6 Crossref 7; Full text PubReader ePub PDF PDF(Korean) Supplementary Material

Hemidiaphragmatic paralysis after costoclavicular approach versus other brachial plexus blocks in upper limb surgery: a meta-analysis: Chang-Hoon Koo, Insung Hwang, Hyun-Jung Shin, Jung-Hee Ryu; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2023;76(5):442-450. Published online May 2, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.22718
Web of Science 7 Crossref 8; Full text PubReader ePub PDF PDF(Korean) Supplementary Material

Does intravenous patient-controlled analgesia or continuous block prevent rebound pain following infraclavicular brachial plexus block after distal radius fracture fixation? A prospective randomized controlled trial: Jong-hyuk Lee, Ha-jung Kim, Jae Kwang Kim, Sungjoo Cheon, Young Ho Shin; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2023;76(6):559-566. Published online April 24, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23076
Web of Science 9 Crossref 10; Full text PubReader ePub PDF PDF(Korean) Supplementary Material

Effects of the costoclavicular block versus interscalene block in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery under monitored anesthesia care: a randomized, prospective, non-inferiority study: Quehua Luo, Junyi Zheng, Caiqi Yang, Wei Wei, Kejia Wang, Xiaobing Xiang, Weifeng Yao; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2023;76(5):413-423. Published online January 9, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.22638
Web of Science 19 Crossref 23; Full text PubReader ePub PDF PDF(Korean)

Assessment of the changes in cardiac sympathetic nervous activity using the pupil size changes measured in seated patients whose stellate ganglion is blocked by interscalene brachial plexus block: Eugene Kim, Jung A Lim, Chang Hyuk Choi, So Young Lee, Seongmi Kwak, Jonghae Kim; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2023;76(2):116-127. Published online October 24, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.22324
Web of Science 3 Crossref 4; Full text PubReader ePub PDF PDF(Korean) Supplementary Material

[Featured article]
Comparison between two different concentrations of a fixed dose of ropivacaine in interscalene brachial plexus block for pain management after arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a randomized clinical trial: Seung Cheol Lee, Joon Ho Jeong, Seong Yeop Jeong, Sung Wan Kim, Chan Jong Chung, So Ron Choi, Jeong Ho Kim, Sang Yoong Park; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2021;74(3):226-233. Published online August 21, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.20353
Web of Science 8 Crossref 10; Full text PubReader ePub PDF PDF(Korean)

Subcoracoid tunnel block as an alternative infraclavicular brachial plexus approach -a case series-: Sandeep Diwan, Divya Sethi, Avinash Gaikwad, Parag Sancheti, Abhijit Nair; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2020;73(5):450-454. Published online August 10, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.20372
Web of Science 2 Crossref 2; Full text PubReader ePub PDF PDF(Korean)

The effect of interscalene brachial plexus block with propofol sedation on preventing perioperative hypothermia during arthroscopic shoulder surgery: Ji Hye Lee, Hyun Joo Heo, Yu Yil Kim, Seung Min Baek, Ki Man Kim, Da Wa Jung; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2021;74(1):53-58. Published online June 5, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.20152
Web of Science 8 Crossref 8; Full text PubReader ePub PDF PDF(Korean)

Retrospective analysis of risk factors of hypotensive bradycardic events during shoulder arthroscopic surgery under interscalene blockade in the sitting position: Taeha Ryu, Baek Jin Kim, Seong Jun Woo, So Young Lee, Jung A Lim, Sang Gyu Kwak, Woon Seok Roh; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2020;73(6):542-549. Published online March 27, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.20035
Web of Science 5 Crossref 3; Full text PubReader ePub PDF PDF(Korean)

Risk factors associated with hypotensive bradycardic events during open shoulder surgery in the beach chair position: Ji Won Choi, Duk Kyung Kim, Hee Joon Jeong, Young Ri Kim, Yoon Joo Chung, Yong Hun Son; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2021;74(1):38-44. Published online February 4, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.19493
Web of Science 12 Crossref 15; Full text PubReader ePub PDF PDF(Korean)

Erector spinae plane block combined with a novel technique for selective brachial plexus block in breast cancer surgery -a case report: Alessandro De Cassai, Daniele Bonvicini, Michele Ruol, Christelle Correale, Maurizio Furnari; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2019;72(3):270-274. Published online November 27, 2018; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.d.18.00266
Web of Science 10 Crossref 14; Full text PubReader ePub PDF PDF(Korean)

Preoperative interscalene brachial plexus block aids in perioperative temperature management during arthroscopic shoulder surgery: Se Hun Lim, Wonjin Lee, JaeGwan Park, Myoung-hun Kim, Kwangrae Cho, Jeong Han Lee, Soon Ho Cheong, Kun Moo Lee; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2016;69(4):362-367. Published online June 22, 2016; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2016.69.4.362
Web of Science 6 Crossref 7; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

Ultrasound-guided central cluster approach for the supraclavicular brachial plexus block: a case series: Mi Geum Lee, Kyung Cheon Lee, Hong Soon Kim, Seol Ju Park, Young Je Suh, Hyeon Ju Shin; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2015;68(6):603-607. Published online November 25, 2015; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2015.68.6.603
Web of Science 3 Crossref 2; Full text PubReader PDF

The effect of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant to ropivacaine on the bispectral index for supraclavicular brachial plexus block: Youngsuk Kwon, Sung Mi Hwang, Jae Jun Lee, Jong Ho Kim; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2015;68(1):32-36. Published online January 28, 2015; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2015.68.1.32
Web of Science 25 Crossref 23; Full text PubReader PDF

Topographic pattern of the brachial plexus at the axillary fossa through real-time ultrasonography in Koreans: Jin Hye Han, Youn Jin Kim, Jong Hak Kim, Dong Yeon Kim, Guie Yong Lee, Chi Hyo Kim; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2014;67(5):310-316. Published online November 26, 2014; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2014.67.5.310
Web of Science 5 Crossref 3; Full text PubReader PDF

Comparison of dexmedetomidine and epinephrine as an adjuvant to 1% mepivacaine in brachial plexus block: Jang-Ho Song, Hee Yong Shim, Tong Joo Lee, Jong-Kwon Jung, Young-Deog Cha, Doo Ik Lee, Gun Woo Kim, Jeong Uk Han; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2014;66(4):283-289. Published online April 28, 2014; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2014.66.4.283
Web of Science 42 Crossref 44; Full text PubReader PDF

Double-injection perivascular ultrasound-guided axillary brachial plexus block according to needle positioning: 12 versus 6 o'clock position of the axillary artery: Sooyoung Cho, Youn Jin Kim, Jong-Hak Kim, Hee-Jung Baik; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2014;66(2):112-119. Published online February 28, 2014; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2014.66.2.112
Web of Science 8 Crossref 14; Full text PubReader PDF

Ultrasound does not shorten the duration of procedure but provides a faster sensory and motor block onset in comparison to nerve stimulator in infraclavicular brachial plexus block: Walid Trabelsi, Mondher Belhaj Amor, Mohamed Anis Lebbi, Chiheb Romdhani, Sami Dhahri, Mustapha Ferjani; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2013;64(4):327-333. Published online April 22, 2013; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2013.64.4.327
Crossref 9; Full text PubReader PDF

Severe brachial plexus injury after retropubic radical prostatectomy -A case report-: Jaegyok Song; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2012;63(1):68-71. Published online July 24, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2012.63.1.68
Crossref 5; Full text PubReader PDF

Effects of increasing the dose of ropivacaine on vertical infraclavicular block using neurostimulation: Chun Woo Yang, Po Soon Kang, Hee Uk Kwon, Kyu Chang Lee, Myeong Jong Lee, Hye Young Kim, Eun Kyung Choi, Hyun Kyoung Lim, Chul Woung Kim; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2012;63(1):36-42. Published online July 24, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2012.63.1.36
Crossref 4; Full text PubReader PDF

Ultrasound-guided interscalene brachial plexus block in a pediatric patient with acute hepatitis -A case report-: Joon-Ho Lee, Young-Rok Kim, Ho-Kyung Yu, Sung-Hwan Cho, Sang-Hyun Kim, Won Seok Chae; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2012;62(6):568-570. Published online June 19, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2012.62.6.568
Crossref 3; Full text PubReader PDF

Dexamathasone added to levobupivacaine improves postoperative analgesia in ultrasound guided interscalene brachial plexus blockade for arthroscopic shoulder surgery: Youn Jin Kim, Guie Yong Lee, Dong Yeon Kim, Chi Hyo Kim, Hee-Jung Baik, Seok Heo; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2012;62(2):130-134. Published online February 20, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2012.62.2.130
Crossref 49; Full text PubReader PDF

Effects of interscalene brachial plexus block to intra-operative hemodynamics and postoperative pain for arthroscopic shoulder surgery: Hyun-Young Lee, Sang Hun Kim, Keum Yung So, Dong Jun Kim; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2012;62(1):30-34. Published online January 25, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2012.62.1.30
Crossref 33; Full text PubReader PDF

Clinical comparisons of 0.5% and 0.375% levobupivacaine for ultrasound-guided axillary brachial plexus block with nerve stimulation: Wonkyo Kim, Youn Jin Kim, Jong-Hak Kim, Dong Yeon Kim, Rack Kyung Chung, Chi Hyo Kim, Seok Heo; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2012;62(1):24-29. Published online January 25, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2012.62.1.24
Crossref 5; Full text PubReader PDF

Search