Abstract |
Chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) is a recognised adverse consequence of surgery; surgery is common, therefore the population at risk is considerable.Putative risk factors for CPSP include genetic predisposition, demographic, clinical ( pain history, type of surgery, anaesthesia, acute pain severity), and psychological factors (vulnerability vs resilience).Evidence of prevention is limited: long-term benefit from pre-emptive/perioperative analgesia has not been demonstrated consistently.Large scale prospective studies with detailed pre, intra and postoperative multifactorial assessments are required to refine understanding of the aetiology and prognosis of CPSP.
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Authors | Julie Bruce, Jane Quinlan |
Journal | Reviews in pain
(Rev Pain)
Vol. 5
Issue 3
Pg. 23-9
(Sep 2011)
England |
PMID | 26526062
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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