The Effect of Intraoperative Bupivacaine Block on the Postoperative Pain and Activity in Children Undergoing Inguinal Herniorrhaphy

Abstract

The effect of intraoperative bupivacaine block on the postoperative pain and activity was evaluated in 51 children undergoing elective unilateral inguinal herniorrhapy. These children were divided into 2 groups ; 28 undergoing intraoperative bupivacaine block, 23 undergoing intraoperative local injection of physiologic saline solution. Age distribution and operative time were compatible in these 2 groups. The postoperative pain was evaluated by scoring of their activities at 3 times after each operation. Regarding the postoperative pain, there was no significant difference between 2 groups, It is concluded that intraoperative bupivacaine block does not reduce the postoperative pain in inguinal herniorrhaphy.