Letter to the Editor
Ilioinguinal-Inguinal Nerve Block for Hernia Repair
Abstract
To the Editor:
A recent article1 and editorial2 describing ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerve block (IHNB) for inguinal hernia repair, while thought provoking, is also troubling. The authors have performed a prospective randomized clinical trial (PRCT) and then presented the data as a retrospective study. Patients must grant informed consent to be randomized. A human subject committee (often called an IRB) should review the trialbefore the beginning of the study.
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