Pudendal Nerve Block

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In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan.
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Excerpt

Pudendal nerve blocks are a preferred technique for diagnosing and managing chronic pelvic pain, particularly in cases of pudendal neuralgia often linked to nerve entrapment. This regional anesthetic technique is also widely employed in gynecologic, obstetric, and anorectal procedures. Pudendal nerve blocks are commonly used to reduce labor pain, provide localized anesthesia during surgery, and treat chronic pelvic pain conditions across various clinical settings.

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