Why the study?
Accidental obturator nerve stimulation during transurethral procedures can trigger obturator jerks risking bladder perforation, prompting evaluation of ultrasound-guided obturator nerve blocks during TURBT.
Does ultrasound-guided obturator nerve block prevent obturator jerk in patients undergoing TURBT?
Population
65 patients aged 31-70 with ASA I-III scheduled for TURBT
Comparison
Ultrasound-guided obturator nerve block with spinal anesthesia
Design
Prospective observational study
Authors
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May inform block timing in TURBT; leaves open efficacy for jerk prevention in controlled trials.
Does ultrasound-guided obturator nerve block prevent obturator jerk in patients undergoing TURBT?
Ultrasound-guided obturator nerve block is an effective technique for preventing obturator jerk during TURBT procedures.
Haque et al. (2024) studied this question.
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