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Ultrasound-guided Sacral Erector Spinae Plane Block as a Sole Anesthetic Technique Versus Saddle Block in Hemorrhoidectomy

Sponsor: Ain Shams University

Summary

Study interventions: The patients will be randomized into two equal groups, Group A and Group B. Group A: Patients will receive an Ultrasound guided sacral erector spinae plane block (SESPB) Group B: Patients will receive Saddle block. The surgical procedure will be performed by an experienced surgeon. The outcome: The primary outcome will be assessment of pain intensity using the NRS ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain) at 0, 2, 4, 6, 12, and 24 hours after the procedure. The secondary outcomes will include the cumulative doses of tramadol (50 mg intramuscular) to be repeated every 8 hours in case NRS score is more than four, the number of patients requiring rescue medication in the postoperative period.

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