Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Sep 2021
Review Meta AnalysisWound infiltration of dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to local anesthesia in postoperative analgesia for lumbar surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Most patients undergoing lumbar surgery experience varying degrees of incision pain, leading to prolonged postoperative recovery and poor satisfaction with treatment. The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to local anesthesia for postoperative pain control after lumbar surgery. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine infiltration appears to be a promising and safe adjunct for postoperative pain control after lumbar surgery. However, more studies are needed to assess the prevalence of other side effects.