Incidence of early persistent pain after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a single-centre prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the benefits of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), postoperative acute pain and nerve injury are still present and contribute to early persistent and chronic pain. The purpose of this study is to describe the incidence of early persistent pain (EPP) after VATS, which remains unexplored, to enhance patient care and promote awareness among clinicians regarding this clinical condition.

Methods

A single-center prospective cohort study that included consecutive patients undergoing VATS between January 2021 and March 2023. The primary outcome was the incidence of EPP, defined as pain experienced at 3 to 4 weeks follow-up. Secondary outcomes were risk factors associated with EPP, characteristics during physical examination, acute postoperative pain scor

SUBMITTER: Spaans LN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11565309 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature