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  • Title: Intraoperative superior hypogastric plexus block for pain relief after a cesarean section: a case-control study.
    Author: Peker H, Atasayan K, Haliloglu Peker B, Kilicci C.
    Journal: Croat Med J; 2021 Oct 31; 62(5):472-479. PubMed ID: 34730887.
    Abstract:
    AIM: To investigate the efficacy of intraoperative superior hypogastric plexus (SHP) block for postoperative pain relief in patients undergoing a cesarean section. METHODS: One hundred and fifteen pregnant women scheduled for an elective cesarean under general anesthesia were randomly divided into an SHP block (n=65) and a control group (n=50). SHP block was administered with bupivacaine injection. The controls received saline injection in the SHP area. Postoperative pain was assessed by the 10-cm visual analog scale (VAS). The presence of side effects and complications, including opioid or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) requirement, gastrointestinal function, nausea, and vomiting were evaluated. RESULTS: The SHP block group had significantly lower VAS scores 2, 6, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively (P<0.001) and required a significantly lower rescue dose of NSAID or opioids (P=0.003, P<0.05, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: SHP block may be an effective and safe pain relief treatment after a cesarean section.
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