Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Children
Highlights
- The pudendal nerve gives rise to the dorsal nerves of the penis; these are accompanied by vessels medially as they enter the subpubic space at the level of the symphysis pubis before traveling distally to supply sensation to the shaft of the penis. (View Highlight)
- The subpubic space is roofed by Scarpa’s fascia, a deep membranous continuation of the superficial abdominal fascia (View Highlight)
- The most feared complication associated with penile nerve block is hematoma formation. (View Highlight)