The comparison of erector spinae plane block and caudal block for postoperative analgesia in paediatric surgery - meta-analysis.

Aim: To assess the efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) compared to caudal block in reducing postoperative pain in paediatric surgery.

Methods: An electronic literature search was conducted using the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases, with data collected from January 2018 until September 2023. This meta-analysis includes English-language randomized controlled trials (RCTs) studies contrasting ESPB with caudal block in paediatric patients.