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Utility of Fascial Plane Blocks in Pediatric Surgical Procedures - A Narrative Review

Pooja Gurnal1, Mansi Sharma2, Dileep Chowdary3

  • 1Department of Anesthesia, AIIMS, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Annals of African Medicine
|April 7, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Fascial plane blocks offer safe and effective pain relief for pediatric patients undergoing surgery. Ultrasound-guided techniques improve accuracy, enhancing postoperative recovery and reducing opioid use.

Area of Science:

  • Regional anesthesia
  • Pediatric surgery
  • Pain management

Background:

  • Fascial plane blocks are increasingly popular regional anesthetic techniques.
  • Ultrasound guidance enhances accuracy and reduces complications.
  • These blocks provide analgesia by targeting nerves within fascial planes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the use of fascial plane blocks in pediatric patients.
  • To explore their application in chest and abdominal surgeries.
  • To highlight their benefits for perioperative analgesia.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of existing literature.
  • Focus on ultrasound-guided fascial plane blocks.
  • Emphasis on pediatric applications.

Main Results:

  • Fascial plane blocks are valuable for perioperative analgesia in children.
  • They offer improved postoperative comfort and reduced opioid side effects.
  • Direct nerve identification is not required, increasing safety and accessibility.

Conclusions:

  • Fascial plane blocks are a reliable tool for pediatric perioperative analgesia.
  • They are particularly useful for chest and abdominal surgeries.
  • These blocks contribute to better patient outcomes and recovery.

Keywords:
Blocs des plans fasciauxFascial plane blocksanalgésie postopératoireblocs nerveuxchirurgie pédiatriquenerve blockspediatric surgerypostoperative analgesia

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