Postoperative pain and wound healing following pediatric oral soft-tissue surgery: A network meta-analysis.
Kanwalpreet Kaur, Ravinder S Saini, Rajesh Vyas et al.
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In 30 seconds
This network meta-analysis evaluated postoperative pain and wound healing in pediatric patients undergoing oral soft-tissue surgery using various tools, including scalpels and energy-based modalities. The analysis included twelve studies and found that energy-based techniques resulted in less postoperative pain compared to scalpel surgery, with electrosurgery showing the highest probability of pain reduction (SUCRA 71.2%). Diode laser was associated with the best wound healing outcomes (SUCRA 86.6%).
Key findings
- Energy-based modalities produced less postoperative pain than scalpel surgery.
- Electrosurgery had the highest probability for reducing pain (SUCRA 71.2%).
- Diode laser had the highest probability for wound healing (SUCRA 86.6%).
- Scalpel surgery had the lowest probability ranking for pain reduction (19.7%).
Why it matters
Understanding the comparative effectiveness of surgical tools in pediatric oral surgery can guide clinicians in selecting techniques that optimize patient outcomes, particularly in managing postoperative pain and promoting wound healing.