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Chronic post-thoracotomy pain: a retrospective study.

W A Pluijms1, M A H Steegers, A F T M Verhagen

  • 1Pain and Nociception Research Group, Pain Centre, Department of Anaesthesiology, University Medical Center St Radboud, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
|August 2, 2006
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Chronic post-thoracotomy pain affects over half of patients, with incidence not decreasing over time. Acute pain severity and extent of surgery are key risk factors for developing this persistent pain.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pain Management
  • Postoperative Care

Background:

  • Chronic pain is a frequent complication following thoracotomy.
  • Understanding its incidence and risk factors is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of chronic post-thoracotomy pain.
  • To identify risk factors contributing to its development.

Main Methods:

  • Surveyed 255 patients undergoing postero-lateral thoracotomy between 2001-2003.
  • Utilized mailed questionnaires followed by telephone interviews for data collection.

Main Results:

  • 52% of 149 surveyed patients reported chronic post-thoracotomy pain.
  • Higher incidence linked to severe acute pain, extensive surgery, and less pain-free time post-op.

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  • No significant reduction in chronic pain over time was observed.

    • Conclusions:

    • Chronic post-thoracotomy pain is a significant and common issue.
    • Suggests intensive nociceptive input from thoracic surgery may be a contributing factor.