Comparison of the Analgesic Effects of Intrarectal 2% and 5% Lidocaine Gel in Adult Nigerian Men Undergoing Transrectal Prostate Biopsy
A total of 5% lidocaine gel provides better overall postoperative analgesia compared to 2% lidocaine gel for pain control during and after digitally guided prostrate biopsy in the long term.
Authors
- OC Amu
- IO Oranusi
- CK Oranusi
- A.M.E. Nwofor
- HN Akporeha
Institutions
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NG)
- University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/njcp.njcp_623_24
- Primary Topic
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00