chronic pain after inguinal hernia repair is an adverse outcome that affects
about 12 % to 54 % of patients. Ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric ( IG – IH ) nerve block has been widely
used in patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair.
Ketorolac is
indicated for the short term (less than 5 days)management of pain and appears to be
particularly useful in the immediate postoperative period. A standard dose of Ketorolac provides
analgesia equivalent to 6 – 12 mg of morphine administered by the same route. The interval to onset is
also similar to morphine, but Ketorolac has a longer duration of action (6 – 8 h).
what is the best method for pain management after inguinal procedures? Is there any difference between
(IG – IH) nerve block, and Ketorolac IV postoperatively (pain scores, early movement, nausea, vomiting
...)?
