The Impact of Diclofenac Suppositories on Post-Cesarean Section Pain: A Systematic Literature Review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Managing postoperative pain after Cesarean section is imperative, as acute postoperative pain is considered a risk factor for chronic postoperative pain. We investigated the role of diclofenac suppositories in postoperative pain management after Cesarean section. Methods: For this systematic review, we searched PubMed, Scopus, the Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and two other clinical trial registers from database inception up to July 23 to July 26, 2024. We included randomized controlled trials and other studies in which diclofenac suppositories were administered as an intentional intervention. We excluded studies not reported in English and without a focus on the principal medicine (diclofenac suppository). Two researchers independently chose studies and asses

SUBMITTER: Agyemang Antwi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11930387 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature