Diseases of the colon and rectum
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Transdermal fentanyl improves management of postoperative hemorrhoidectomy pain.
Outpatient postoperative hemorrhoidectomy pain remains a difficult problem. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of transdermal fentanyl for analgesia following hemorrhoidectomy. ⋯ Results indicate that use of transdermal fentanyl provides an effective analgesic alternative that improves the transition to noninvasive outpatient pain management in the hemorrhoidectomy patient.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Which technique for treatment of pilonidal sinus--open or closed?
After excision of the pilonidal sinus, some surgeons leave the wound open, and others close the wound primarily. The aim of this study is to compare length of hospital stay, length of time to return to work, wound infection rate, and recurrence rate in chronic pilonidal sinus patients, after modification of both closed and open techniques. ⋯ Because both techniques have very low complication rates, treatment of chronic pilonidal sinus should be based on patient preference and characteristics, especially employment status.