Urol. praxi, 2012; 13(2): 62-63

Penile block: a simple and effective regional anaesthesia of the penis

MUDr.Lukáš Bittner1, MUDr.Štěpánka Vítovská2
1 Urologická klinika 3. LF UK a FN KV, Praha
2 Klinika anesteziologie a resuscitace 3. LF UK a FN KV, Praha

Penile block as a regional anesthesiological procedure is easy and time non-consuming method, which brings high level of efficacy and

safety. It is useful for polymorbid patients. Penile block does shorten length of hospital stay, allows ambulatory procedures and lowers

analgesics consumption postoperatively.

Keywords: regional anesthesia, penile block, circumcision

Published: March 16, 2012  Show citation

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Bittner L, Vítovská Š. Penile block: a simple and effective regional anaesthesia of the penis. Urol. praxi. 2012;13(2):62-63.
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