Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Mar 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialPreoperative administration of rofecoxib versus ketoprofen for pain relief after tonsillectomy.
We evaluated the analgesic efficacy and the opioid-sparing effect of oral rofecoxib compared with intramuscular (IM) ketoprofen in tonsillectomy. ⋯ Oral premedication with rofecoxib seems to be more effective than use of ketoprofen in decreasing postoperative pain and the need for opioid rescue medication after elective tonsillectomy. Both drugs seem to be relatively safe as far as postoperative bleeding is concerned.