Postoperative pain and pain management following selective dorsal rhizotomy.
Isabel G AdamsRamanie JayaweeraJennifer LewisNadia BadawiAbdel-Latif MohamedSimon PagetPublished in: BMJ paediatrics open (2024)
Most children achieve good pain management following SDR with opioid and ketamine infusions. Adverse events, while common, are typically mild and managed with medication or therapy. This information can be used as a baseline to improve postoperative care and to support families' understanding of SDR before surgery.
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