Revista paulista de medicina
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Eighty-four cases of inguinal hernioplasty by Bassini's modified technique were performed using 1% lidocaine in regional infiltration block. The report analyzes the use of local anesthesia in the treatment of inguinal hernias. All patients had small reducible and non-recurrent inguinal hernia. ⋯ The rate of complication was low, but pain was a common complaint. In general, there was a good acceptance of this kind of anesthesia. The authors concluded that local anesthesia is a valuable method for the treatment of inguinal hernia.