Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery
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J Laparoendosc Surg · Apr 1994
Caudal epidural block for analgesia following herniorrhaphy with laparoscopy in children.
This study prospectively evaluated the efficacy of caudal epidural block in providing analgesia following inguinal herniorrhaphy and laparoscopy. Laparoscopy was used only to inspect the contralateral side to determine if a second hernia was present. No surgical manipulation was performed through the telescope. ⋯ Six of 8 patients required a single dose of intravenous fentanyl (0.5 microgram/kg) to maintain scores of 2 or less. No significant complications related to caudal epidural block were noted in any patient. Caudal epidural block provides effective analgesia following inguinal herniorrhaphy and laparoscopy in children.