The Role of Pudendal Nerve Block in Colorectal Surgery: A Systematic Review

Background Colorectal surgery is associated with significant pain often requiring opioid and non-opioid analgesics. Pudendal nerve blocks (PNBs) can be administered with the aim to reduce pain and improve patient satisfaction. However, there are no current accepted guidelines for the use of PNB in c...

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Main Authors: Michael G. Fadel, Laura Peltola, Gianluca Pellino, Gabriela Frunza, Christos Kontovounisios
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-11-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Surgery
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2020.1786611