Who is a Candidate for Iliohypogastric Nerve Block?
Ideal candidates for this procedure are individuals undergoing lower abdominal gynecologic surgeries or those experiencing chronic pelvic pain. However, it may not be suitable for patients with allergies to local anesthetics, certain bleeding disorders, or infections at the injection site. A thorough evaluation by a healthcare provider is necessary to determine the suitability of this nerve block for each patient.