Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The efficacy of transdermal fentanyl for pain relief after endoscopic submucosal dissection: a prospective, randomised controlled trial.
Epigastric pain management following endoscopic submucosal dissection is an important consideration. This study aimed to investigate the utility and safety of fentanyl patches for pain relief after the procedure. ⋯ The application of a transdermal fentanyl patch is an effective, convenient, and safe method to control epigastric pain after endoscopic submucosal dissection.