The incidence and risk factors of acute pain after preoperative needle localization of pulmonary nodules: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence, severity and associated risk factors of acute pain after preoperative needle localization of pulmonary nodules are poorly characterized. We therefore conducted a cross-sectional study to quantify the acute pain induced by preoperative needle localization of small pulmonary nodules before video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).

Methods

We conducted this study at Shanghai Chest Hospital from September 2021 through December 2021. Eligible patients were between 18 and 75 years old and had small pulmonary nodules requiring preoperative CT-guided needle localization. The intensity of acute pain was assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS) after preoperative needle localization. A VAS score ≥4 cm indicated moderate to severe pain. Patient demogr

SUBMITTER: Qin W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9459605 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature