Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Oct 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialLidocaine versus plain saline for pain relief in fractional curettage: a randomized controlled trial.
To compare the efficiency of lidocaine with that of plain saline for paracervical pain relief during fractional curettage. ⋯ Lidocaine is more effective than plain saline for paracervical pain relief during fractional curettage. The anesthetic mechanisms of lidocaine are mechanical distention of tissue and peripheral nerve block.