Anadolu kardiyoloji dergisi : AKD = the Anatolian journal of cardiology
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Anadolu Kardiyol Derg · Oct 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of gabapentin versus diclofenac in the treatment of chest pain and paresthesia in patients with sternotomy.
Chronic post-sternotomy chest pain and paresthesia (PCPP) are frequently seen and reduce the quality of life. We aimed to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of gabapentin compared with diclofenac in the treatment of PCPP and to elucidate the similarities of PCPP to neuropathic pain syndromes. ⋯ Both gabapentin and diclofenac are effective in the treatment of chronic PCPP, without obvious side effects. However, gabapentin is found to be superior to diclofenac and its effects sustain longer. The results show that there may be some evidence in PCPP as a kind of neuropathic pain.