Dorsal nerve of penis block--anatomical and radiological studies.
Dorsal nerve of penis block is becoming more widely used for circumcision in infants and children. Various techniques have been described. This paper presents a detailed study of the anatomy involved based on anatomical dissections and radiological studies. Complications and their possible causes are discussed.
Brown
T C
TC
Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Weidner
N J
NJ
Bouwmeester
J
J
D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008022:Ligaments / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects; D010413:Penis / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000294:innervation*; D011859:Radiography