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Perioperative analgesia for patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery: an evidence-based review.

Peter F SviderBrandon NguyenBrian YuhanGiancarlo ZulianiJean Anderson EloyAdam J Folbe
Published in: International forum of allergy & rhinology (2018)
There is evidence supporting the use of NSAIDs and gabapentin for the control of pain after endoscopic sinus surgery. Acetaminophen, α-agonists, and local anesthetics are also viable options for postoperative analgesia. Familiarity with these data is essential to facilitate the use of opioid alternatives. Further large-scale, multi-institutional, randomized trials are needed to provide conclusive recommendations for these perioperative analgesics.
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