Key result
Caudal epidural anaesthesia for anorectal surgery resulted in an 87% patient satisfaction rate with the technique and a 92.22% satisfaction rate for postoperative pain control, with an 11.11% block failure rate.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of caudal epidural anaesthesia in patients with anorectal surgical conditions.
Does caudal epidural anaesthesia provide satisfactory pain control and patient acceptability in adults undergoing anorectal surgery?
Observational (n=180)
Randomized (as stated by authors, though no comparator is described)
No
Does caudal epidural anaesthesia provide satisfactory pain control and patient acceptability in adults undergoing anorectal surgery?
Caudal epidural anaesthesia is a highly acceptable and effective technique for minor anorectal surgeries, offering good postoperative pain control with a low failure rate.
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May support caudal epidural for anorectal surgery; leaves open need for rigorous RCTs to confirm efficacy and safety.
Malik et al. (2019) conducted an observational in Anorectal surgical conditions (anal fissure, perianal abscess, fistula, hemorrhoids) (n=180). Caudal epidural anaesthesia was evaluated on Patient satisfaction with anaesthesia technique and block failure rate. Caudal epidural anaesthesia for anorectal surgery resulted in an 87% patient satisfaction rate with the technique and a 92.22% satisfaction rate for postoperative pain control, with an 11.11% block failure rate.
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