Caudal analgesia in children: S(+)‐ketamine vs S(+)‐ketamine plus clonidine

Background:  The aim of this study was to evaluate postoperative analgesia provided by caudal S(+)‐ketamine and S(+)‐ketamine plus clonidine without local anesthetic.

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