Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block

Abstract

Transversus abdominis plane TAP block abdominal field blocks used in the treatment of acute postoperative pain after lower abdominal surgery. TAP block is a procedure in which local anesthetic agents are applied to the anatomic neurofacial space between the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscle to block anterior branches of thoracic T7-T12 and first lumbar L1 nerves. TAP block may be a better method in postoperative pain control.In this review, the latest datas have been collect on TAP block.