Iliohypogastric/ilioinguinal nerve block in inguinal hernia repair for postoperative pain management: comparison of the anatomical landmark and ultrasound guided techniques

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of iliohypogastric/ilioinguinal nerve blocks performed with the ultrasound guided and the anatomical landmark techniques for postoperative pain management in cases of adult inguinal herniorrhaphy. Methods: 40 patients, ASA I–II status...

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Main Authors: Abdurrahman Demirci, Esra Mercanoglu Efe, Gürkan Türker, Alp Gurbet, Fatma Nur Kaya, Ali Anil, İlker Çimen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-09-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0104001414000049