Long-term incidence of chronic postsurgical pain after thoracic surgery for lung cancer: a 10-year single-center retrospective study.

Susie YoonWon-Pyo HongHyundeok JooHansol KimSamina ParkJae-Hyon BahkHo-Jin Lee

Published in: Regional anesthesia and pain medicine (2020)

Our study showed a decreasing trend in the incidence of CPSP as well as delayed-onset or recurrent CPSP after thoracic surgery. A better understanding of the progression of CPSP after thoracic surgery may provide important information on its prediction and treatment.

Keyphrases

thoracic surgery
risk factors
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
healthcare
health information
combination therapy
social media
drug induced