Management of chronic postthoracotomy pain Journal Article
| Authors: | Jain, S.; Datta, S.; Tundis, D. |
| Article Title: | Management of chronic postthoracotomy pain |
| Abstract: | Postthoracotomy pain management is essential immediately after surgery and crucial for the patient suffering from this problem for a long duration. Understanding the causative and pathophysiological basis for this condition requires frequent assessment and a multidimensional approach. Inadequate pain control has detrimental effects on the routine activities of patients as well as on their physical and emotional well-being. During the last 2 decades, the understanding of various pain-related issues has been strengthened resulting in early intervention and pain management. Various pharmacological modalities including the role of nonopiates, opiates, and adjuvant drugs are helpful in combating postthoracotomy pain. A selective group of patients will benefit from interventional techniques. The treatment decision requires a clear understanding of the disease and its impact on the patient. There must also be an understanding of risk and benefits as well as cost and benefits for various drugs and techniques before selecting the appropriate therapy. |
| Keywords: | pathophysiology; unindexed drug; neuropathy; thoracotomy; postoperative complication; pethidine; thorax pain; acetylsalicylic acid; diclofenac; ibuprofen; indometacin; naproxen; salsalate; sulindac; scar formation; methadone; morphine; decision making; hydromorphone; ketorolac; postoperative pain; analgesic agent; oxycodone; oxymorphone; dextropropoxyphene; emotional stability; flurbiprofen; ketoprofen; human; article; piroxicam; choline magnesium trisalicylate; diflunisal; fenoprofen; etodolac; nabumetone; oxaprozin; mefenamic acid; norpethidine; norpropoxyphene; tolmetin; electroneurography; myofascial pain |
| Journal Title: | Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia |
| Volume: | 3 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 1089-2532 |
| Publisher: | Sage Publications |
| Date Published: | 1999-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 191 |
| End Page: | 203 |
| Language: | English |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI: | 10.1177/108925329900300307 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 16 August 2016 -- Source: Scopus |
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