Articles: postoperative-pain.
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Journal of anesthesia · Aug 2024
Comparative StudyUniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery versus open thoracotomy for chronic pain after surgery: a prospective cohort study.
The potential of uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (U-VATS) to reduce chronic pain after thoracic surgery (CPTS) compared to open thoracotomy (OT) remains unexplored. This prospective study aims to assess the incidence of CPTS following U-VATS or OT and identify associated risk factors. ⋯ This study underscores the potential of U-VATS to reduce both the incidence and severity of CPTS at 3 months compared to OT. Furthermore, it highlights risk factors for CPTS, including OT incision, inadequately managed APTS, lung surgery, and nocturnal surgery. These findings emphasize the importance of considering surgical approach and perioperative pain management strategies to mitigate the burden of CPTS.
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Acetaminophen and 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonists are administered as standard prophylaxes for postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting. Preclinical studies, however, suggest that 5-HT3 antagonists may compromise acetaminophen's analgesic effect. This hospital registry study investigates whether 5-HT3 antagonists mitigate the analgesic effect of prophylactic acetaminophen in a perioperative setting. ⋯ A dose-dependent association of pre- or intraoperative acetaminophen with decreased postoperative opioid consumption was not observed when 5-HT3 antagonists were coadministered, suggesting that physicians might consider reserving 5-HT3 antagonists as rescue medication for postoperative nausea or vomiting when acetaminophen is administered for pain prophylaxis.
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Journal of anesthesia · Aug 2024
Comment Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe efficacy and safety of opioid‑free anesthesia combined with ultrasound‑guided intermediate cervical plexus block vs. opioid‑based anesthesia in thyroid surgery: a randomized controlled trial.
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Journal of anesthesia · Aug 2024
Association between postoperative shoulder pain and left-side laparoscopic urologic surgery: a single-center retrospective cohort study.
Postoperative shoulder pain is a common problem after laparoscopic surgery. This study aimed to investigate the association between operative side and postoperative shoulder pain following urologic laparoscopic surgery performed in the lateral recumbent position. ⋯ The left operative side is associated with an increased incidence of postoperative shoulder pain after urologic laparoscopic surgery performed in the lateral recumbent position.
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Observational Study
Neuraxial Morphine Anesthesia Given During Cesarean Delivery and Risk of Urinary Retention: A Retrospective Study.
Cesarean deliveries (CD) are commonly performed using neuraxial anesthesia. The use of neuraxial morphine has proven beneficial in terms of postoperative pain management; however, its effect on postoperative urine retention remains unclear. ⋯ While neuraxial morphine used during CD appears to be safe and effective, the risk of postoperative urinary retention seems to be increased due to its use. Cases of overt urinary retention treated by bladder catheterization does not lead to short-term complications.