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Chronic pain and thoracic surgery.

Michael A Erdek1, Peter S Staats

  • 1Division of Pain Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 550 North Broadway, Suite 301, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. merdek@jhmi.edu

Thoracic Surgery Clinics
|February 15, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Chronic pain after thoracic surgery is common. Research into central nervous system plasticity offers new insights into chronic postthoracotomy pain origins and treatments, including multidisciplinary strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Pain research
  • Neuroscience
  • Thoracic surgery

Background:

  • Chronic pain is a common complication following thoracic surgery.
  • Understanding the pathophysiology of chronic pain, particularly central nervous system plasticity, is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the origins of chronic postthoracotomy pain.
  • To identify potential treatment options for chronic pain after thoracic surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current research on chronic pain development.
  • Analysis of central nervous system plasticity in relation to postthoracotomy pain.
  • Examination of evolving treatment strategies.

Main Results:

  • Acute nociceptive pain can transition to neuropathic pain over time.
  • Central nervous system plasticity plays a significant role in chronic pain development.
  • Multidisciplinary approaches are foundational for management.

Conclusions:

  • Ongoing research promises advancements in chronic pain control after thoracic surgery.
  • Effective management requires a comprehensive approach integrating pharmacologic, behavioral, and interventional techniques.

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