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Table 1 The number of nerves stained by dye

From: Spread of injectate in ultrasound-guided serratus plane block: a cadaveric study

Affected nerve

20 ml (n = 9)

40 ml (n = 8)

T1

1

1

T2

3

8

T3

9

8

T4

9

8

T5

8

8

T6

3

5

T7

0

0

Lateral pectoral

2

3

Medial pectoral

1

3

Long thoracic

3

4

Thoracodorsal

2

4

  1. Data are expressed as absolute numbers
  2. T1–T7, corresponding intercostal nerves