Randomized Comparison of Efficacy of Paracetamol, Lornoxicam, and Tramadol Representing Three Different Groups of Analgesics for Pain Control in Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy

Akcali G. E., Iskender A., Demiraran Y., Kayikci A., Yalcin G. S., Cam K., ...More

JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY, vol.24, no.4, pp.615-620, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1089/end.2009.0483
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.615-620
  • Marmara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Purpose: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) is the mainstay treatment modality for upper urinary tract stones. However, it is a relatively painful procedure and so an efficient analgesia is required for better clinical success. The ideal method of anesthesia has not been standardized. The objective of this randomized study, for the first time in the literature, was to compare the efficacy of three common analgesics, each belonging to a different group, in pain control during SWL.