Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Iliohypogastric/Ilioinguinal Nerve Block for Post-Hysterctomy Pain Relief

"Ilioinguinal/ Iliohypogastric nerve block:~In the supine position, the ultrasound probe probe is positioned in a transverse manner, superior to the anterior superior iliac spine. The three anterior abdominal muscle layers are identified, and the two nerves are identified in the abdominal neurovascular plane.~A echogenicneedle is inserted in a medial-to-lateral direction. After negative aspiration, 5 ml saline is injected to ensure correct needle tip position then 20 ml of bupivacaine 0.25% is injected gradually close to the nerves.~Erector spinae plane block:~In a lateral position, the erector spinae is visualized about 3 cm lateral to T7-T9 spinous processes on the target side. A echogenic needle (50 mm/22 gauge) is advanced in a cephalad to caudad direction until the tip reaches the plane deep to the erector spinae muscle immediately lateral to the transverse process. A 20 ml bupivacaine 0.25% is injected gradually into this plane."