BACKGROUND
We evaluated the efficacy of granisetron, 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 receptor antagonist, given orally, preoperatively, for the prevention of postoperative vomiting in children undergoing general anaesthesia for surgery (inguinal hernia, phimosis-circumcision).
METHODS
In a randomized,
The antiemetic efficacy of droperidol, metoclopramide and granisetron was compared with placebo in the reduction of vomiting after paediatric surgery (the extremities; inguinal hernia; and phimosis) during general inhalational anaesthesia. One hundred children, ASA physical status I, 4-10 years of
BACKGROUND
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a commonly observed adverse effect of general anesthesia. Recently, ondansetron, a new serotonin3 (5-hydroxytryptamine3) receptor antagonist was shown to be effective in the prophylaxis and prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
This study was undertaken to compare the efficacy and safety of granisetron, a 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 receptor antagonist, and dexamethasone and each drug alone for the prevention of post-operative vomiting by children, with no history of motion sickness and/or previous post-operative vomiting,
This study was undertaken to determine the minimum effective dose of granisetron, 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 receptor antagonist, for the prevention of post-operative vomiting in children undergoing general inhalational anaesthesia for surgery (inguinal hernia and phimosis). In a randomized,
Since 1990, we have been conducting ambulatory pediatric surgery in an unit established solely for this purpose, supported by a team of kindergarten teachers, pediatric nurses, anesthesiologists and pediatric surgeons. This prospective investigation includes all ambulatory pediatric operations
The authors reported the clinical course and the postmortem examination of a unique case of neurocutaneous melanosis with numerous anomalies and complications, which included congenital dislocation of lenses, hypogonadism, ectopia of prostatic duct, genuine phimose, retentio testis, psina bifida and
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