Sonographically guided ilioinguinal nerve block. |
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Authors: | Michael Gofeld Monique Christakis |
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Affiliation: | Department of Anesthesia, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, 2075 Bayview Ave, MG-630, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5, Canada M4N 3M5. michael.gofeld@sunnybrook.ca |
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Abstract: | OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe a sonographically guided ilioinguinal nerve block in adults. METHODS: We developed a useful step-by-step technique of sonographically guided ilioinguinal nerve block based on visualization of abdominal muscles, fascial planes, and the branch of the deep circumflex iliac artery. RESULTS: We performed 9 sonographic examinations with subsequent blockade of the ilioinguinal nerve. All injections resulted in a clinically successful sensory block. CONCLUSIONS: This technique is reliable and reproducible. The block is achievable by a low-volume local anesthetic injection. Visualization of the intestines and blood vessels in the abdominal wall may help prevent an inadvertent injury. |
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Keywords: | ilioinguinal block sonography ultrasound |
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