Analgesia strategy for inguinal hernia repair in children: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials based on regional blocks.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Despite its acknowledged benefits, the selection of an optimal regional block for analgesia pediatric hernia surgery remains a subject of debate. This study endeavored to conduct a network meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized clinical trials, aiming to amalgamate insights from both direct and indirect comparisons concerning the analgesic effectiveness and safety of various regional blocks post-inguinal hernia repair in children.

Method

A comprehensive literature search was performed across PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library up to 12 November 2022 by two independent reviewers, employing a standardized protocol. The inclusion criteria encompassed randomized trials focusing on children undergoing inguinal hernia repair

SUBMITTER: Xue X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11327816 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature