Journal article
Effect and safety profile of topical lidocaine on post-surgical neuropathic pain and quality of life: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
STUDY OBJECTIVE: Post-surgical chronic pain with a neuropathic component is usually more severe and leads to worse quality of life. We conducted this systematic review to examine the evidence of topical lidocaine for post-surgical neuropathic pain.
DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis.
Authors
Mao P; Zhang Y; Liu B; Li Y; Chang Y; Zhu M; Zhang Y; Fan B
Journal
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, Vol. 92, ,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 2024
DOI
10.1016/j.jclinane.2023.111219
ISSN
0952-8180