Chen-Ju Chen, Wei-Ying Chen, Chung-Ying Lin, Yen-Cheng Chiu, Ying-Ju Chang
2026.2.1Cancer Medicine
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The lidocaine patch is being investigated as an alternative for acute pain relief, though it has not yet been used for post‐RFA pain.
Abstract
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a standard treatment for patients with early‐stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, analgesics are often insufficient in mitigating post‐RFA pain. The lidocaine patch is being investigated as an alternative for acute pain relief, though it has not yet been used for post‐RFA pain. This study aims to evaluate the effect of lidocaine patches on post‐RFA pain for patients with HCC.
Citation format
CHEN, Chen-Ju, et al. The effects of lidocaine patches on post‐radiofrequency ablation pain in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. Cancer Medicine, 2026, 15(2): e71581.