Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatr Anaesth
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Nov 2011
Retrospective review of ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerve block with general anesthesia for herniotomy in ex-premature neonates.
We examine the efficacy and complications of general anesthesia with ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerve block performed on ex-premature neonates undergoing inguinal herniotomy. ⋯ Ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerve block has a success rate similar to other techniques and when combined with general anesthesia, provides a viable alternative technique of anesthesia in these high-risk patients.