Adding a perineal block during haemorrhoidectomy markedly reduces postoperative pain intensity and opioid consumption. Patients receiving the block reported less pain (p < 0.0001), needed fewer opioids (p = 0.03), and experienced longer pain-free periods (p = 0.0002) than controls. Furthermore, only 58% of the experimental group required additional NSAIDs for pain relief, compared to 90% of the control group. Additionally, patient satisfaction and quality of life scores were markedly better in the experimental group (p < 0.001).
• Why it matters: Addressing severe postoperative pain improves recovery for patients.
Journal Article by Markaryan D, Garmanova T (…) Agapov M et 3 al. in ANZ J Surg
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