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  • Thoracic surgery
  • Pain management
  • Neuropathic pain

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  • Post-thoracotomy pain syndrome (PTPS) is a significant complication following thoracic surgery.
  • PTPS is characterized by neuropathic pain persisting for at least two months postoperatively.
  • The prevalence of PTPS varies widely, with factors like surgical technique and patient age influencing risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the demographics, diagnosis, and pathophysiology of PTPS.
  • To evaluate surgical and anesthetic techniques for PTPS prevention.
  • To discuss updated treatment strategies for PTPS.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of PTPS demographics, diagnosis, pathophysiology.
  • Analysis of surgical and anesthetic techniques for PTPS prevention.
  • Synthesis of current multimodal pain control and treatment options.

Main Results:

  • PTPS can be incapacitating, presenting as neuropathic pain along the incision site.
  • Risk factors include surgical technique and younger age.
  • Multimodal pain control is recommended for long-term PTPS management.

Conclusions:

  • Modifying perioperative factors can reduce PTPS incidence and severity.
  • Multimodal analgesia is a suggested treatment approach for PTPS.
  • Continued research into PTPS prevention and management is warranted.