The Effect of Glyceryl Trinitrate Ointment on Posthemorrhoidectomy Pain and Wound Healing: Results of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
DISEASES OF THE COLON & RECTUM, vol.52, no.2, pp.280-285, 2009 (SCI-Expanded)
- 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: No
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.