Diseases of the colon and rectum

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• Dis. Colon Rectum · Nov 2012

  Meta Analysis

  Perioperative systemic lidocaine for postoperative analgesia and recovery after abdominal surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

  Postoperative pain management remains a significant challenge after abdominal surgery. ⋯ Perioperative systemic lidocaine may be a useful adjunct for postoperative pain management by decreasing postoperative pain intensity, reducing opioid consumption, facilitating GI function, and shortening length of hospital stay.

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