Post hemorrhoidectomy pain. Does Diltiazem really work?

[摘要] Abstract: Objectives: To compare the mean pain scores on visual analogue scale on second postoperative day after hemorrhoidectomy in patients using 2% diltiazem versus placebo. Study design: Clinical Trial. Setting: Surgical unit III, Civil Hospital, Karachi. Duration with dates: Nine-month period from 01st July 2009 to 31st March 2010. Subjects and methods: After open hemorrhoidectomy, eighty patients were randomly assigned to receive 2% diltiazem ointment (group A - study group) or a placebo o.

[学科分类] 外科医学