gabapentin has been researched along with Appendicitis in 2 studies
Gabapentin: A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.
gabapentin : A gamma-amino acid that is cyclohexane substituted at position 1 by aminomethyl and carboxymethyl groups. Used for treatment of neuropathic pain and restless legs syndrome.
Appendicitis: Acute inflammation of the APPENDIX. Acute appendicitis is classified as simple, gangrenous, or perforated.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "While overall use is infrequent, gabapentin is increasingly administered to children with perforated appendicitis who undergo an appendectomy and is associated with decreased postoperative opioid use and reduced postoperative length of stay." | 8.31 | Gabapentin is Associated With Decreased Postoperative Opioid Use and Length of Stay After Appendectomy in Children With Perforated Appendicitis: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis. ( Kelley-Quon, LI; Kim, E; Lascano, D; Mahdi, E; Ourshalimian, S; Russell, CJ; Zamora, AK, 2023) |
| " Patients receiving gabapentin (GP) were matched (1:2) with patients who did not receive gabapentin (NG) based on age, sex and appendicitis severity." | 3.88 | Effectiveness of gabapentin as a postoperative analgesic in children undergoing appendectomy. ( Baxter, KJ; Giannopoulos, H; Hafling, J; Heiss, KF; Patel, AU; Raval, MV; Sterner, J, 2018) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (50.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Lascano, D | 1 |
| Zamora, AK | 1 |
| Mahdi, E | 1 |
| Ourshalimian, S | 1 |
| Russell, CJ | 1 |
| Kim, E | 1 |
| Kelley-Quon, LI | 1 |
| Baxter, KJ | 1 |
| Hafling, J | 1 |
| Sterner, J | 1 |
| Patel, AU | 1 |
| Giannopoulos, H | 1 |
| Heiss, KF | 1 |
| Raval, MV | 1 |
2 other studies available for gabapentin and Appendicitis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Gabapentin is Associated With Decreased Postoperative Opioid Use and Length of Stay After Appendectomy in Children With Perforated Appendicitis: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.
Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Appendectomy; Appendicitis; Child; Gabapentin; Humans; Length of Stay; Propensit | 2023 |
Effectiveness of gabapentin as a postoperative analgesic in children undergoing appendectomy.
Topics: Adolescent; Amines; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Appendectomy; Appendicitis; Child; Cyclohexanecarboxyl | 2018 |