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Continuous ultrasound-guided sacral intervertebral block for postoperative analgesia in neonates |
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| Authors: | Mihaela Visoiu Lu'ay Nubani Michael Dustin Nicolay |
| Abstract: | A sacrococcygeal teratoma and a sacral agenesis represent a contraindication to a caudal block. We report two cases where the optimal use of ultrasound helped place a sacral intervertebral catheter in two neonates. Radiological and ultrasound studies of the sacrum and spine should be available before performing the procedure. |
| Keywords: | caudal regression syndrome sacral block sacrococcygeal teratoma ultrasound |