Caudal block vs. transversus abdominis plane block for pediatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundThe caudal block and transversus abdominis plane block (TAP) are commonly used in combination with general anesthesia for pediatric lower abdominal, inguinal, and genitourinary surgeries. There is limited data directly comparing the impact of these techniques on recovery. In this meta-anal...

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Main Authors: Michael Hafeman, Seth Greenspan, Emiliya Rakhamimova, Zhaosheng Jin, Robert P. Moore, Ehab Al Bizri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2023.1173700/full