Aǧrı : Ağrı (Algoloji) Derneği'nin Yayın organıdır = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
[Comparison of ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerve block versus spinal anesthesia techniques for single sided inguinal herniorrhaphy].
The aim of the study is to compare the hemodynamic effects, postoperative analgesia, time to achieve discharge criteria, and patient-surgeon satisfaction of patients who are assigned for single sided inguinal hernia repair operated under iliohypogastric ilioingıinal nerve block (IHNB) or spinal anesthesia. ⋯ IHNB provides longer postoperative analgesia and earliar discharge, although takes more time to perform and to produce maximum effect, for single sided inguinal henia repair.
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Comparative Study
Spinal anesthesia for elective cesarean section is associated with shorter hospital stay compared to general anesthesia.
This prospective study aims to compare maternal and neonatal effects of spinal and general anesthesia for elective cesarean section. ⋯ Spinal anesthesia, when compared to general anesthesia shortens postoperative hospital stay with early return of gastrointestinal functions in elective cesarean section.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
[A comparison of the effects of intraoperative tramadol and ketamine usage for postoperative pain relief in patients undergoing tonsillectomy].
We aimed to compare the effects of ketamine and tramadol administered intraoperatively on postoperative pain and analgesic demand in children undergoing tonsillectomy operations. ⋯ Postoperative pain was effectively managed using 2 mg.kg-1 tramadol and 0.5 mg.kg-1 ketamine in pediatric tonsillectomies.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
[Concomitant use of strong and weak opioids in the management of chronic cancer pain].
Our aim was to search whether the addition of Tramadol affected treatment when a dose increase was needed before increasing the transdermal fentanyl (TDF) dose in cancer patients using TDF would have any advantages. ⋯ We found in our study that when TDF and tramadol are used together, TDF need is reduced and the pain management protocol is better tolerated by patients. Based on the results of our study, we suggest concomitant use of strong and weak opioids.
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Eagle syndrome is an aggregate of symptoms caused by an elongated styloid process, most frequently resulting in headache, facial pain, dysphagia and sensation of foreign body in throat. The proper diagnosis is not difficult with clinical history, physical examination and radiographic assessment if there is a sufficient degree of suspicion. The treatment is very effective. ⋯ We aim to point the place of Eagle syndrome in the differential diagnosis of facial pain. We also re-emphasize the usefulness of the three-dimensional computed tomography in the diagnosis of Eagle syndrome. Even though Eagle syndrome is a rare condition, in cases of facial pain refractory to treatment or unexplained complaints of the head and neck region, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis as it has therapeutic consequences.