Acta medica Indonesiana
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Acta medica Indonesiana · Jul 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of Pipemidic Acid, Phenazopyridine HCL and Sodium Diclofenac on Pain Perception Following Endoscopic Urological Surgery: Double-blinded Randomized-Controlled Trial.
to evaluate the analgesic effect, the side effects and the safety of analgesics following endoscopic urological procedure. ⋯ we conclude that oral analgesics are effective for pain relief following endoscopic urological surgery. Pipemidic acid was found to have a superior analgesic effect than phenazopyridine HCl and sodium diclofenac.
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Thyroid nodules are frequently found. Although they are often palpable, many are found incidentally during unrelated radiographic studies. ⋯ Clinician suc as an internist/endocrinologist have to classify the nodule, stratify the risk of thyroid cancer, performed a diagnostic work-up, provide medical / non-surgical therapy, select candidates for surgery and provide appropriate follow-up that should last a lifetime. This article provide an up-date review of diagnostic approach and management of thyroid nodules, focusing on current algorithm in lights of the most recent published American Thyroid Association thyroid nodule and differentiated thyroid cancer management guidelines.