M Pandurov, I Fabri Galambos, R Zdravkovic, A Uram Benka, G Rakic, N Boskovic, S Vickovic, M Tatic, M Lukic Sarkanovic, T Tubic, M Preveden, N Dračina, N Videnovic, D Krtinic, A Jakovljevic, N Djokovic, A Jakovljevic, B Draskovic
OBJECTIVE: Caudal block is a type of regional anesthesia suitable for inguinal hernia surgery in children. Our goal was to determine the effectiveness of caudal block combined with general anesthesia in providing intra- and postoperative analgesia and its effect on hemodynamic stability and drug consumption. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Prospective, randomized controlled study included 78 boys, 3-5 years, with an indication for inguinal herniorrhaphy, divided into groups G (general anesthesia, n=39) and G+C (general anesthesia + caudal block, n=39)...
February 2024: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences