[Value of ilio-hypogastric block in appendectomy in children].
This prospective study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of ilio-hypogastric nerve block for control of post appendicectomy pain in children. Forty-two children aged 3-15 years scheduled for appendicectomy were anaesthetized in the same way. After randomization, a preoperative ilio-hypogastric nerve block was performed in 21 patients. Twenty one were not blocked. The postoperative pain assessment showed a better analgesia in the blocked children group. Analgics were required less in group. Five inefficient blocks were recorded. No complications were noted. Ilio-hypogastric block was found to be safe and efficient for control of post-appendicectomy pain in most children.
Courrèges
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Clinique Chirurgicale Pédiatrique, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Faculté libre de Médecine de Lille.
Peron
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Poddevin
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Lecoutre
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Bayart
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D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D001062:Appendectomy; D002045:Bupivacaine; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007001:Hypogastric Plexus; D008297:Male; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000628:therapy*; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011446:Prospective Studies
D002045:Bupivacaine