Topical analgesia following excisional haemorrhoidectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Weisi XiaBrittany ParkBacil F OtutahaWiremu S MacFaterAndrew D MacCormickTarik SammourAndrew G Hill

Published in: International journal of colorectal disease (2020)

Topical diltiazem, metronidazole and sucralfate appear to significantly reduce pain at various timepoints following excisional haemorrhoidectomy. GTN had mixed evidence. Several single trials identified other promising topical analgesics.

Keyphrases

pain management
wound healing
postoperative pain
neuropathic pain
ultrasound guided
spinal cord injury