SynthesisMedicine2022
Comparison of rectus sheath block and local anesthetic for analgesia in pediatric umbilical hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.
- [Peripheral regional anesthesia and analgesia: "the magnificent seven" for training].Die Anaesthesiologie · 2026Review
- Pediatric fascial plane blocks: an educational review with technique, tips & tricks.BMC anesthesiology · 2025Review
- Investigation into the clinical performance of rectus sheath block in reducing postoperative pain following surgical intervention: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2024Article
- Chest Wall and Abdominal Blocks for Thoracic and Abdominal Surgeries: A Review.Current pain and headache reports · 2023Review
- Rectus Sheath Block in Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.Romanian journal of anaesthesia and intensive care · 2023Article
- Fascial plane blocks in pediatric anesthesia: A narrative review.Saudi journal of anaesthesiaReview
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Abstract
backgroundPediatric umbilical hernia repair could cause considerable postoperative discomfort. This study aimed to compare the analgesia between rectus sheath block and local anesthetic infiltration in child pediatric umbilical hernia repair.
methodsThe relevant randomized controlled trials were searched from PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, EBSCO, and Cochrane library databases from its inception to October 2020. The random-effects model was used for meta-analysis.
resultsFour randomized controlled trials were included in the meta-analysis. The 4 studies were published between 2006 and 2017, with sample sizes ranging from 13 to 52 and a total of 143 individuals across the 4 studies. The Jadad scores of the 4 included studies ranged from 4 to 5, and all 4 studies were considered high quality based on quality assessment. There was no difference in analgesic effect at 10 minutes (standardized mean difference [SMD] = -0.19; 95% confidence interval [CI] = -1.52 to 1.16; P = .78), 30 minutes (SMD = -0.37; 95% CI = -1.53 to 0.78; P = .52), 1 hour (SMD = -0.73; 95% CI = -2.00 to 0.53; P = .26) after surgery. Besides, there was no significant difference in postoperative nausea (risk ratio = 0.95; 95% CI = 0.18 to 5.02; P = .95) and postoperative morphine use in morphine equivalents (mean difference = -0.95; 95% CI = -0.06 to 0.01; P = .12).
conclusionRectus sheath block and local anesthetic are effective methods for analgesia in pediatric umbilical hernia repair.
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