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Analgesic potential of transdermal nicotine patch in surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials.
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da Silva Barbirato D, de Melo Vasconcelos AF, Dantas de Moraes SL, Pellizzer EP, do Egito Vasconcelos BCAbstract
We aimed (1) to systematically review the efficacy of transdermal nicotine patches (NP) for postoperative analgesia, (2) to establish the current quality of evidence and assist clinical decision-making on the subject, and (3) to identify methodological limitations and the need for more well-designed studies.