ANZ journal of surgery
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ANZ journal of surgery · Dec 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialRectus sheath block for laparoscopic appendicectomy: a randomized clinical trial.
The rectus sheath block is effective in elective paediatric operations, but has not been previously studied in acute laparoscopic surgery. We investigated its effect on pain after laparoscopic appendicectomy for acute appendicitis. ⋯ In children undergoing acute laparoscopic appendicectomy, a rectus sheath block reduced early post-operative pain, and could contribute to a multimodal recovery programme.