Effect of diclofenac suppository on pain control during flexible cystoscopy-A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: TRIAL DESIGN: To compare the difference in pain score during flexible cystoscopy between patients undergoing the procedure with plain lubricating gel  only and plain gel with diclofenac suppository in a randomized control trial. METHODS:  A total of 60 male patients with an indication of flexible cystoscopy were enrolled in a prospective, randomized controlled study. Patients were randomized in two groups. In group "A", patients received diclofenac suppository one hour prior to the procedure while group "B" did not receive diclofenac suppository. Both groups received 10 ml of intra-urethral  plain gel for lubrication during flexible cystoscopy. Pain score was recorded immediately after the procedure using the visual analogue scale (VAS). Pre- and post-procedure pulse rate and

SUBMITTER: Nadeem M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5321120 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature