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Appendectomy Pain Control by Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block in Children

Mahin Seyedhejazi1, Samira Motarabbesoun1, Yashar Eslampoor1

  • 1Anesthesiology Department, Children's Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
|March 19, 2019
PubMed

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Transverse abdominis plane (TAP) block shows potential for reducing postoperative pain in children after appendectomy. While initial results indicate pain reduction, further research with larger sample sizes is recommended for significant findings.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • Surgical Pain Management
  • Regional Anesthesia Techniques

Background:

  • Effective postoperative pain control in children is crucial.
  • Opioid analgesics, while effective, have limitations due to side effects.
  • Alternative pain management strategies are needed for pediatric surgical patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of transverse abdominis plane (TAP) block in managing pain intensity and frequency after appendectomy in pediatric patients.
  • To compare postoperative pain scores in children receiving TAP block versus standard care.

Main Methods:

  • A single-blinded clinical trial involving 40 children (4-16 years) undergoing appendectomy.
  • Randomized assignment to either an intervention group (ultrasound-guided TAP block with bupivacaine) or a control group.
  • Postoperative pain assessment using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale (WBFP) within 24 hours.

Main Results:

  • A reduction in WBFP pain scores was observed at 2 hours post-appendectomy in the TAP block group compared to the control group (5.05 vs 6.30).
  • Overall pain intensity within 24 hours showed a trend towards reduction with TAP block (3.10 vs 3.60), but the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasound-guided transverse abdominis plane (TAP) block appears effective in alleviating immediate postoperative pain after pediatric appendectomy.
  • No statistically significant difference in overall pain reduction was found between the TAP block and control groups within 24 hours.
  • Larger sample size studies are warranted to confirm the long-term efficacy and statistical significance of TAP block for pediatric appendectomy pain management.
Abstract

Keywords:
AppendectomyChildrenPainTAP BlockWong-Baker FACES Pain Scale

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