Cross-sectional E-survey on the Incidence of Pre- and Postoperative Chronic Pain in Bariatric Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To assess the prevalence, incidence, location, and behavior of chronic pre- and postoperative pain in bariatric surgery, and the use of analgesics.

Methods

A cross-sectional e-survey was conducted on 3928 post-bariatric patients and four-time points for pain assessment were evaluated: preoperative, on the ward, day 1 at home postoperatively, and present time (at the time of the e-survey). A numerical rating scale (NRS) was used to assess the level of pain (0 to 10). The general incidence of chronic pain was calculated, as also, subgroups were defined as group A (pre and postoperative chronic pain), B (preoperative pain, and no longer postoperative), and C (preoperative painless, postoperative chronic pain). Besides the pain intensity, location of pain, and the use

SUBMITTER: Torensma B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9834162 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature