The Effect of Glyceryl Trinitrate Ointment on Posthemorrhoidectomy Pain and Wound Healing: Results of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

Karanlik H., Akturk R., Camlica H., Asoglu O.

DISEASES OF THE COLON & RECTUM, vol.52, no.2, pp.280-285, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 52 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/dcr.0b013e31819c98a7
  • Journal Name: DISEASES OF THE COLON & RECTUM
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.280-285
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

PURPOSE: Spasm of the internal sphincter may be a source of anal pain and delayed healing after hemorrhoidectomy. This study assessed whether glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) ointment reduces pain and promotes wound healing after hemorrhoidectomy.