Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Jun 2014
Ketorolac after free tissue transfer: a comparative effectiveness study.
We sought to compare postoperative pain and complications in patients undergoing free tissue transfer for reconstruction of head and neck defects with and without ketorolac. ⋯ Ketorolac did not demonstrate a significant analgesic effect in this group of patients in terms of pain scores and opioid requirements. However, there also was no evidence to suggest a higher likelihood of bleeding complications. Ketorolac may be safely used as an anti-platelet agent, with narcotic requirements unchanged.