Trigger-point Blockade in Persistent Pain After Laparoscopical Groin Hernia Repair
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Groin hernia repair is a common procedure performed in approximately 2,000 patients per one
million inhabitants. Severe chronic pain following groin hernia repair is seen in 2-5% of the
patients indicating that a large number of patients each year suffer from debilitating
reduction in health-related quality of life.
This study examines the effect of ultra-sound guided blocks with local anesthesia in the
groin in regard to pain relief and sleep quality.
The hypothesis of the study is that a block will confer significant pain relief to patients
with severe chronic pain following laparoscopical groin hernia repair.