Pudendal Versus Caudal Block in Children Undergoing Hypospadias Surgery A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Kendigelen P., Tutuncu A. C., Şenol Y. E., Altindas F., Kaya G.

REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, vol.41, no.5, pp.610-615, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 41 Issue: 5
• Publication Date: 2016
• Doi Number: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000447
• Journal Name: REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.610-615
• Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Postoperative pain management after hypospadias surgery is often challenging. Caudal block is used for analgesia but has limitations. This study compares the analgesic efficiency of pudendal block with that of caudal block in pediatric patients undergoing hypospadias repair surgery.