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Micronized flavonoids in pain control after hemorrhoidectomy: a prospective randomized controlled study
Tahsin Colak1, Tamer Akca, Musa Dirlik
1Department of Surgery, Mersin Medical Faculty of Mersin University, Tip Fakultesi Hastanesi Zeytinlibahce C, 33079 Mersin, Turkey.
Surgery Today
|November 8, 2003
Summary
Micronized flavonoid fractions (MFF) significantly reduced pain and analgesic needs after hemorrhoidectomy. Patients receiving MFF experienced shorter hospital stays and greater satisfaction, improving post-operative recovery.
Area of Science:
- Colorectal Surgery
- Pharmacology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Hemorrhoidectomy is a common surgical procedure.
- Post-operative pain and analgesic requirements are significant concerns for patients undergoing hemorrhoidectomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of micronized flavonoid fractions (MFF) in alleviating pain following hemorrhoidectomy.
- To assess the impact of MFF on analgesic consumption, hospital stay, and patient satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A prospective randomized controlled study involving 112 patients undergoing hemorrhoidectomy.
- Patients were assigned to receive either MFF or a placebo for one week post-surgery.
- Pain severity, analgesic requirements, hospital stay, and patient satisfaction were systematically recorded and compared.
Main Results:
- MFF significantly reduced pain scores on postoperative days 2 and 3, and at one week post-surgery.
- Fewer patients required intramuscular analgesics in the MFF group on postoperative days 2 and 3, and at one week.
- The MFF group demonstrated shorter hospital stays and superior patient satisfaction compared to the control group.
Conclusions:
- Micronized flavonoid fractions (MFF) effectively reduce post-hemorrhoidectomy pain.
- MFF administration decreases the need for postoperative analgesics.
- MFF improves overall patient outcomes, including satisfaction and hospital stay duration.