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Piroxicam and paracetamol in the prevention of early recurrent pain and emergency department readmission after renal colic: Randomized placebo‐controlled trial

R. Jaballah, M. Toumia, Rym Youssef, Khaoula Bel Haj Ali, Arij Bakir, Sarra Sassi, H. Yaakoubi, Cyrine Kouraichi et al.

Academic Emergency Medicine, 2024

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Abstract

Renal colic (RC) is a common urologic emergency often leading to significant pain and recurrent hospital visits. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of piroxicam versus paracetamol in preventing pain recurrence and hospital readmission in patients treated for RC and discharged from the emergency department (ED).

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