Acute Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
The primary aim of this study is to compare two postoperative analgesia techniques used in patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery-(1) the anterior iliac block and (2) the ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block-in terms of postoperative analgesia duration and patient satisfaction. Effective postoperative analgesia in inguinal hernia surgery is crucial for improving patient comfort and reducing opioid consumption. Although ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve blocks are commonly used for this purpose, their relatively limited dermatomal coverage may result in inadequate analgesia in some cases. The recently described Anterior Iliac Block has been proposed as an alternative to conventional techniques, offering potentially wider neural spread and more effective postoperative pain control. However, the efficacy and safety of this novel block have not yet been sufficiently evaluated in the literature.
Detailed description
The primary aim of this study is to compare two postoperative analgesia techniques used in patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery-(1) the anterior iliac block and (2) the ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block-in terms of postoperative analgesia duration and patient satisfaction. Effective postoperative analgesia in inguinal hernia surgery is crucial for improving patient comfort and reducing opioid consumption. Although ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve blocks are commonly used for this purpose, their relatively limited dermatomal coverage may result in inadequate analgesia in some cases. The recently described anterior iliac block has been proposed as an alternative to conventional techniques, offering potentially wider neural spread and more effective postoperative pain control. However, the efficacy and safety of this novel block have not yet been sufficiently evaluated in the literature. This study aims to compare the anterior iliac block with the ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block in terms of postoperative pain control and patient satisfaction. The objective is to determine whether the anterior iliac block, through its broader dermatomal distribution, provides lower NRS pain scores, reduced analgesic requirements, and higher patient satisfaction compared with traditional nerve blocks.
Interventions
OTHERPatient group who underwent ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block
Patient group who underwent ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block
OTHERPatient group who underwent anterior iliac block
Patient group who underwent anterior iliac block
Sponsors
Harran University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* It includes patients aged 18-65 years * Classified as ASA I-II * Who are undergoing elective inguinal hernia surgery
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who did not wish to participate voluntarily * Those with contraindications to the anterior iliac block or the Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric block, * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Patients classified as ASA III-IV-V
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Akut ağrı (Sayısal Derecelendirme Ölçeği-NRS) | 0-1-3-6-12-24 Hours | The score is rated on a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates unbearable pain. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed