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Tracheobronchial foreign body aspirations usually occur prior to the age of 3 years, with the most frequently aspirated foreign bodies being food or items of a radiolucent nature. Clinical history, physical examinations, and radiological findings are not able to detect the presence of a radiolucent foreign body aspiration in children. Therefore, a bronchoscopy should be performed on children in whom a choking event has been witnessed, even in cases of normal radiological and clinical findings.

The aim of this study was to compare the postoperative analgesic effectiveness of the 2 block types. We also aimed to evaluate the effect of these block types on the postoperative complications and parental satisfaction. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted between April and July 2019 at a training and research hospital. Patients aged between 5 and 12 years in the ASA I-II group, who were scheduled for circumcision, were included in the study. The primary outcome was the pain measured using the Children's Hospital Eastern Ontario Pain Scale and the Faces Pain Scale-Revised. The secondary outcomes were the postoperative complications and parenteral satisfactions. Results: The number of patients receiving a pudendal block (n = 40) and dorsal penile nerve block (DPNB) block (n = 40) was equal. No statistically significant difference was found between the groups that were administered a DPNB and pudendal block in terms of pain scores (p > 0.05). We did not observe any postoperative block-related complications or side effects. Parents reported excellent satisfaction in both groups. Discussion: Ultrasound (US)-guided pudendal nerve block and US-guided DPNB provided effective and long-lasting postoperative analgesia for circumcision surgery. Conclusions: This study has shown that both blocks provide postoperative analgesia with similar effectiveness and ensured a very comfortable period at the circumcision surgery. Clinicians can use either of these techniques depending on their clinical circumstances and experience.

Initial endoscopy for caustic ingestion and esophageal injury grading may help to provide healthcare givers with information about future stricture formation and management.