Comparing the efficacy and safety of different analgesic strategies after open hemorrhoidectomy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

ConclusionDiltiazem ointment may be the most effective medication for pain relief following open hemorrhoidectomy, and it can dramatically reduce pain within one week of surgery. The second and third recommended medications are BT and sucralfate ointment. GTN has a significant advantage in alleviating pain 24  h after open hemorrhoidectomy, but whether it causes headache is debatable; thus, it should be used with caution. EA’s analgesic efficacy is still unknown. There was limited evidence on the safety of the intervention in this study, and it was simply presented statistically.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research