Chronic Pain after Open Appendectomy and Its Effects on Quality of Life in Children Aged 8-18 Years.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic postsurgical pain is an important problem for both children and adults. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of chronic postappendectomy pain (CPAP) in children and its social and physical effects.

Methods

This prospective observational study was conducted on children aged 8-18 years who had undergone open appendectomies. In the sixth month after the surgical procedure, the presence of chronic pain was examined in the lower right abdominal area. CPAP and its effects on children's daily life activities were assessed using the numeric rating scale (NRS) and the Pediatric Quality of Life Scale (PedsQL).

Results

Analysis was performed on 158 children, 97 of whom were boys (61.4%) and 61 were girls (38.6%). The average age was 12.8 ± 3 years, th

SUBMITTER: Palabiyik O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7925066 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature