Diseases of the colon and rectum
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Toradol (ketorolac tromethamine; Syntex Labs, Palo Alto, CA) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug introduced for intramuscular injection to control postoperative pain. Its action is peripheral. Therefore, it seemed appropriate to inject it directly into the anal sphincter muscles when these are exposed during anorectal procedures. ⋯ Unexpectedly, only two patients (2 percent) needed catheterization for urinary retention. The usual incidence is 20 to 30 percent. To date we have seen none of the complications associated with the use of anti-inflammatory drugs.