Minerva medica
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Adequate postoperative analgesia is a prerequisite for successful ambulatory surgery and continues to be a challenge for anesthesiologists. The goal of the study was to analyze what are determinants of patients' overall satisfaction in postoperative pain management after ambulatory hand surgery. ⋯ Results indicate that the oral association tramadol/acetaminophen 37,5/325 mg is effective for the management of postoperative pain after ambulatory hand surgery. The lack of adverse events is the most important determinant of patient satisfaction, followed by the analgesic efficacy.