[Block of the lumbar plexus].
Lumbar plexus block is indicated in anesthesia and analgesia of the proximal part of the lower limb. Several techniques, two via the anterior approach and at least three via a posterior paravertebral approach have been described. All these techniques are not equivalent in terms of technical facilities or difficulties, efficacy, success or failure rates and postoperative analgesia. The best choice must be done keeping in mind all advantages or disadvantages of each technic.
Zetlaoui
P J
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Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Hôpital de Bicêtre, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre.
D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000294:innervation; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008160:Lumbosacral Plexus; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods*; D011187:Posture
D008012:Lidocaine
Les blocs du plexus lombaire.