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Review
. 2003 Apr;75(4):1349-57.
doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(02)04647-7.

Acute pain management for patients undergoing thoracotomy

Roy G Soto  1 , Eugene S Fu
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Review

Acute pain management for patients undergoing thoracotomy

Roy G Soto et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 2003 Apr.

Abstract

Management of thoracotomy pain can be difficult, but the benefits of effective pain control are significant. A variety of modalities for treating postoperative pain after thoracotomy are available, including systemic opiates, regional analgesics, and new oral and parenteral agents. This work provides a review of the literature and recommendations for the clinician.

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