Ultrasound-guided ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve block compared to posterior quadratus lumborum block in patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair

Background “Ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve block” (IINB) has been described as effective regional anesthetic method for providing analgesia after inguinal hernia operations. Other studies have also reported that the “posterior quadratus lumborum (PQLB) is an analgesic option lower abdominal surgeries. Herein, we compared previous two block techniques postoperative pain management in adults undergoing unilateral repair.Methods According to technique, 76 adult patients scheduled hernioplasty under general anesthesia were randomly enrolled into groups; PQLB and IINB groups. The was performed skin closure before patient extubation. Postoperative profiles recorded both groups.Results had heart rate mean arterial pressure readings during assessment other group. Pain scores showed a significant decline association with first day, which resulted pethidine consumption (49.17 vs. 70 mg group) better satisfaction. duration request significantly increased (13.25 8.42 hours group). incidence of nausea vomiting group secondary requirements.Conclusion superior repair.