Caudal Block versus Wound Infiltration for Inguinal Procedures in Young Children: A Randomized Clinical Study

This randomized trial of 52 pediatric outpatients compared caudal block versus local wound infiltration for inguinal procedures. Both techniques provided equivalent postoperative pain control, but local infiltration reduced setup time by 5.5 minutes and carries lower complication risk, making it the preferred approach for efficiency and safety.