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Safety of Ibuprofen for Postoperative Pain After Palatoplasty: A Pilot Study

Brandon R Cardon1, Michael P Anderson2, Robert S Glade3,4,5

  • 1College of Medicine, Oklahoma University, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.

The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal : Official Publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
|May 24, 2018
PubMed

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Ibuprofen use after palatoplasty in children did not lead to bleeding complications in this study. Further research is needed to confirm the safety of ibuprofen for pediatric pain management post-surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Pharmacology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Palatoplasty is a surgical procedure to repair cleft palate.
  • Effective postoperative pain management is crucial for pediatric patients undergoing palatoplasty.
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are commonly used for pain relief.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety of ibuprofen for pain control after palatoplasty in pediatric patients.
  • To determine if ibuprofen use is associated with an increased risk of postoperative hemorrhage.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of pediatric patients who underwent palatoplasty.
  • Data collected included ibuprofen dosage and incidence of postoperative bleeding.
  • Hemorrhage detection involved inpatient records, clinic visits, and caretaker phone calls.

Main Results:

  • Thirty-two pediatric patients received ibuprofen post-palatoplasty.
  • No instances of hemorrhage were recorded during hospitalization or at 3-week follow-up.
  • 53% of caretakers confirmed no subsequent bleeding events via phone contact.

Conclusions:

  • Ibuprofen appears to be a safe option for postoperative pain management following palatoplasty in children.
  • The study suggests ibuprofen does not elevate the risk of hemorrhage in this patient group.
  • Larger-scale studies are recommended to further validate these safety findings.
Abstract

Keywords:
cleft palateibuprofenpain controlpalatoplasty

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