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Chronic pain after surgery in children

Lone Nikolajsen1, Lone D Brix

  • 1aDepartment of Anesthesiology and Danish Pain Research Center, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus bDepartment of Anesthesiology, Horsens Regional Hospital, Horsens, Denmark.

Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology
|July 23, 2014
PubMed

Insights

Chronic postsurgical pain in children is a significant issue, though less common than in adults. More research is needed to understand its prevalence and causes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pain Management
  • Surgical Outcomes Research

Background:

  • Chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) is a recognized complication following surgical procedures.
  • While prevalent in adults, the incidence and impact in pediatric populations require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize the current scientific literature concerning chronic postsurgical pain in pediatric patients.
  • To identify knowledge gaps and propose future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on pediatric chronic postsurgical pain.
  • Analysis of existing data on prevalence, risk factors, and mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Chronic postsurgical pain is a relevant clinical problem in children.
  • The prevalence of pediatric chronic postsurgical pain appears lower compared to adult populations.
  • Current literature on this topic is limited.

Conclusions:

  • Further prospective studies are essential to accurately determine the prevalence of pediatric chronic postsurgical pain.
  • Research incorporating clinical examination, quantitative sensory testing, and long-term follow-up is necessary.
  • Understanding the risk factors and underlying mechanisms of pediatric chronic postsurgical pain requires dedicated investigation.
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