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Anatomy of nerves around the inguinal region.
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A high frequency, linear, high resolution probe (GE Ultrasound, LOGIQ e machine) was initially kept perpendicular to the inguinal ligament just above the femoral vessels (Figure 1).
Visualization of structures in the inguinal canal and transducer orientation.
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A longitudinal view of the femoral artery is also identified at the same site (Figure 2).
Injection into the inguinal canal to block the genitofemoral nerve.
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We used an in-plane approach to direct the needle towards the spermatic cord to block the genital branch of the GF nerve, using a 50 mm echostim needle (Benlan, Ontario, Canada) (Figure 3).