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Review
. 2021 Jul-Sep;15(3):341-347.
doi: 10.4103/sja.SJA_743_20. Epub 2021 Jun 19.

Post-thoracotomy analgesia

Desimir Mijatovic  1 , Tarun Bhalla  1 , Ibrahim Farid  1
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Review

Post-thoracotomy analgesia

Desimir Mijatovic et al. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

Thoracotomy is considered one of the most painful operative procedures. Due to anatomical complexity, post-thoracotomy pain requires multimodal perioperative treatment to adequately manage to ensure proper postoperative recovery. There are several different strategies to control post-thoracotomy pain including interventional techniques, such as neuraxial and regional injections, and conservative treatments including medications, massage therapy, respiratory therapy, and physical therapy. This article describes different strategies and evidence base for their use.

Keywords: Analgesia; pain; postthoracotomy; thoracotomy.

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