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Post hemorrhoidectomy pain. A randomized controlled trial.

Abdulrahman S Al-Mulhim1, Adel M Ali, Nabil Al-Masuod

  • 1Department of Surgery, King Fahad Hospital, PO Box 1164, Hofuf, Al-Hassa 31982, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. abdu3939@yahoo.com

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Metronidazole significantly reduced post-hemorrhoidectomy pain and hastened return to normal activity in patients undergoing Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy. This study highlights metronidazole

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Area of Science:

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Surgical Pain Management
  • Pharmacological Interventions

Background:

  • Post-hemorrhoidectomy pain is a significant concern for patients.
  • Conventional hemorrhoidectomy can lead to considerable postoperative discomfort.
  • Effective pain management strategies are crucial for patient recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of metronidazole in alleviating pain after conventional hemorrhoidectomy.
  • To compare pain levels in patients receiving metronidazole versus a placebo group.
  • To assess the impact of metronidazole on recovery time and complications.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 200 patients with third and fourth-degree hemorrhoids.
  • Patients were assigned to receive pre- and postoperative metronidazole or no medication.
  • Standardized bowel management protocols were applied to all participants.

Main Results:

  • The metronidazole group experienced significantly less postoperative pain.
  • Return to normal activity was notably faster in the metronidazole group.
  • No significant differences were observed in hospital stay, time to first bowel motion, or complication rates.

Conclusions:

  • Prophylactic metronidazole administration is associated with reduced pain following Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy.
  • Metronidazole may facilitate an earlier return to normal daily activities post-surgery.
  • This suggests a potential role for metronidazole in optimizing post-hemorrhoidectomy recovery.