Preoperative diclofenac sodium and tramadol for pain relief after bimaxillary osteotomy

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Tuzuner A. M., Ucok C., Kucukyavuz Z., Alkis N., Alanoglu Z.

JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.65, no.12, pp.2453-2458, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 65 Issue: 12
• Publication Date: 2007
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.joms.2007.06.622
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.2453-2458
• Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the postoperative analgesic affects of preoperative use of a synthetic opioid tramadol and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac sodium for postoperative pain, with placebo, in patients undergoing bimaxillary osteotomy.