Analgesic Efficacy of Ultrasound-guided Inguinal Field Block (Genitofemoral, Iliohypogastric and Ilioinguinal Nerve Block) for Inguinal Hernia Surgery.
Description:
Inguinal hernia repair accounts for 10-15% of all operations in general surgery. Moderate to
severe pain can occur at the first day after inguinal hernia repair in 25% of patients at
rest and in 60% during activity. On day 6 after the operation the incidence can be as high as
11% at rest and 33% during activity.
Ultrasound imaging for regional anesthesia techniques have improved the success and safety
rate of nerve blocks. We hypothesized that a procedure consisting of an ultrasound-guided
inguinal field block (genitofemoral, iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerve block and
incision line infiltration) could effectively control postoperative pain compared to
selective unilateral subarachnoid anesthesia.
Condition:
Inguinal Hernia
Treatment:
Triple inguinal nerve block.
Start Date:
April 2011
Sponsor:
Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo di Monza
For More Information:
https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01521481