Ilioinguinal and Iliohypogastric Nerve Block for Acute and Chronic Pain Relief After Caesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is an increasing cesarean section (CS) rate in Egypt. Multiple methods are used to manage pain after CS.

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the effect of ultrasound-guided bilateral ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve block on pain reduction after CS.

Methods

We classified 64 cases of elective CS into two equal groups. The block group underwent the nerve block, and the control group did not. Postoperative pain, morphine consumption, time to analgesic request, and complications were compared between the two groups.

Results

No significant difference was detected between the two groups regarding patient characteristics or operation duration. However, pain scores during rest and movement were significantly lower in the block group than in con

SUBMITTER: Elahwal L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9375958 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature