Effect of preoperative rectal indomethacin on postoperative pain reduction after open appendectomy

Ali Jangjoo, MD; Mostafa Mehrabi Bahar, MD; Ehsan Soltani, MD

doi:10.5055/jom.2010.0006

Authors

Ali Jangjoo, MD
Mostafa Mehrabi Bahar, MD
Ehsan Soltani, MD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jom.2010.0006

Keywords:

postoperative pain, indomethacin, appendectomy

Abstract

Background: One of the major challenges faced by the treatment planning teams is how to manage postoperative pain. Previous studies agreed upon the effects of preoperative administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on postoperative pain, but all have focused on patients with surgical noninflammatory diseases (ie, inguinal hernia or breast biopsy). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of rectal indomethacin on reducing postoperative pain in patients with acute appendicitis.
Methods: It is a simple randomized, clinical trial including 200 patients with acute appendicitis who were divided into two groups (A1 and A2). The case group (A1) received 100 mg rectal indomethacin during 2 hours before the operation. Pain intensity was assessed in all patients using a visual analog scale (VAS). Similarly, total dosage of meperidine analgesic medication and postoperative time to use of rescue analgesia were evaluated.
Results: Patients who received preoperative rectal indomethacin (A1) showed a significant reduction in the VAS score. Also, a reduction in total dose of meperidine and longer time to use of rescue analgesic medication were observed in A1 group.
Conclusion: Preoperative administration of rectal indomethacin in acute appendicitis reduces postoperative pain.

Author Biographies

Ali Jangjoo, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Department of General Surgery, MUMS Research Center for Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Imam Reza University Hospital, Mashhad, Iran.

Mostafa Mehrabi Bahar, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery, Department of General Surgery, MUMS Research Center for Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Imam Reza University Hospital, Mashhad, Iran.

Ehsan Soltani, MD

General Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, MUMS Research Center for Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Imam Reza University Hospital, Mashhad, Iran.

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