The British journal of surgery

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Br J Surg · Nov 2008

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Meta-analysis of intravenous lidocaine and postoperative recovery after abdominal surgery.

Continuous intravenous administration of lidocaine may decrease the duration of ileus and pain after abdominal surgery. ⋯ Continuous intravenous administration of lidocaine during and after abdominal surgery improves patient rehabilitation and shortens hospital stay.

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