Editors’ Note: Ueshima H, Otake H. Addition of transversus thoracic muscle plane block to pectoral nerves block provides more effective perioperative pain relief than pectoral nerves block alone for breast cancer surgery. Br J Anaesth 2017;118:439–443

Abstract

In response to concerns raised by John Loadsman, Editor-in-Chief of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Showa University conducted an inquiry into the integrity of manuscripts and letters to the editor by Hironobu Ueshima. Showa University released their report, in Japanese, on May 28, 2021. Showa University released an English translation on July 27, 2021. The investigation by Showa University referenced a list comprising all publications by Hironobu Ueshima.