Title: Management of Postthoracotomy Pain: Acute and Chronic
Abstract: Thoracic surgical procedures are among the most painful operations, and their outcomes are affected adversely by postoperative discomfort. Postthoracotomy pain control improves patient satisfaction and decreases postoperative morbidity by allowing early ambulation and aggressive pulmonary toilet [ [1] Kruger M. McRae K. Pain management in cardiothoracic practice. Surg Clin North Am. 1999; 79: 387-399 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (34) Google Scholar ]. Pain is a complex sensory and emotional experience that can be broken down into distinct processes including transduction, transmission, and modulation. By understanding these sensory pathway processes, surgeons can target analgesic therapy better. Patients can achieve optimal pain control immediately following surgery, and the incidence of long-term postthoracotomy pain can be reduced [ [2] Katz J. Jackson M. Kavanaugh B. et al. Acute pain after thoracic surgery predicts long-term post-thoracotomy pain. Clin J Pain. 1996; 12: 50-55 Crossref PubMed Scopus (605) Google Scholar ].
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-08-01
Language: en
Type: review
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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