Comparison of Caudal Block and Sacral Erector Spinae Block for Postoperative Analgesia

Caudal block (CB) has been the method used for years to achieve adequate postoperative analgesia in pediatric patients, which is one of the main responsibilities of an anesthetist. CB, which has been proven to provide effective analgesia for many different indications, is the most commonly performed neuraxial block technique for postoperative pain control in urogenital surgeries. However, in the following years, truncal nerve blocks are recommended for postoperative analgesia by the literature both for more effective analgesia and for preventing complications of CB that may prevent early mobilization and prolong hospital discharge

Inclusion Criteria:1-7 years of ageASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) I-II groupScheduled for circumcisionAble to communicate in TurkishWilling to participate to the study (parents and children)Exclusion Criteria:Less than 1 or more than 7 years of ageA neurological deficit, bleeding diathesis, or a history of local anesthetic allergy; an infection or redness in the injection area, congenital lumbar anomaly, liver and/or kidney disorder, a psychiatric disorder, mental retardation, or communication problems detected during examinationUnwilling to to participate to the study ((parents or children)