Ultrasound-guided nerve block for inguinal hernia repair: a randomized, controlled, double-blind study.

Publication

Ultrasound-guided nerve block for inguinal hernia repair: a randomized, controlled, double-blind study.

Journal Paper/Review - Jan 1, 2012

Bærentzen Finn, Maschmann Christian, Jensen Kenneth, Belhage Bo, Hensler Margaret, Børglum Jens

Citation

Bærentzen F, Maschmann C, Jensen K, Belhage B, Hensler M, Børglum J. Ultrasound-guided nerve block for inguinal hernia repair: a randomized, controlled, double-blind study. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2012; 37:502-7.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Reg Anesth Pain Med 2012; 37

Publication Date

Jan 1, 2012

Issn Electronic

1532-8651

Pages

502-7

Brief description/objective

Open inguinal hernia repair in adults is considered a minor surgical procedure but can be associated with significant pain. We aimed to evaluate acute postoperative pain management in male adults randomized to receive an ultrasound-guided ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve block administered before surgery, in addition to a standard analgesic regimen.