Effective Use of Topical Ketamine in Managing Acute Post‐Operative Pain Following Fournier's Gangrene Surgery: A Case Report
Topical ketamine effectively reduces acute postoperative pain following Fournier's gangrene surgery, allowing for opioid reduction and enhancing patient comfort during wound care. Its use provides an alternative to systemic opioids, minimizing side effects and dependency risks. Further research is needed to optimize dosing and confirm outcomes.
Authors
- R. Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4150-3785)
- Aariya Srinivasan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2109-2295)
- Sabry Ayad
- Margaret Dow
Institutions
- Cleveland Clinic (US)
- Outcomes Research Consortium (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70625
- Primary Topic
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00