Key result
NSAIDs provide similar pain relief to acetaminophen plus codeine after laparotomy while potentially reducing adverse effects.
Why the study?
Do NSAIDs compared to acetaminophen plus codeine improve pain relief and reduce adverse effects in patients with post-laparotomy pain?
Do NSAIDs compared to acetaminophen plus codeine improve pain relief and reduce adverse effects in patients with post-laparotomy pain?
NSAIDs offer similar pain relief to acetaminophen plus codeine for post-abdominal surgery pain, potentially with fewer adverse effects.
Commentary on: M Nauta, ML Landsmeer, G Koren. Codeine-acetaminophen versus nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the treatment of post-abdominal surgery pain: a systematic review of randomized trials. Am J Surg2009;198:256–61.
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Cliff Richardson (2010) studied this question. NSAIDs provide similar pain relief to acetaminophen plus codeine after laparotomy while potentially reducing adverse effects.
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