Procedure-specific Risk Factor Analysis for the Development of Severe Postoperative Pain

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Authors

H. U. Gerbershagen · School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Esther Pogatzki‐Zahn · Utrecht University

Sanjay Aduckathil · Utrecht University

Linda M. Peelen · Utrecht University

Teus H. Kappen · Utrecht University

Albert J. M. van Wijck · Utrecht University

Cor J. Kalkman ·

Abstract

Independent of the type and extent of surgery, preoperative chronic pain and younger age were associated with higher postoperative pain. Females consistently reported slightly higher pain scores regardless of the type of surgery. The clinical significance of this small sex difference has to be analyzed in future studies.

Topics & Keywords

Anesthesia and Pain Management Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Pain Management and Opioid Use

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Anesthesiology

Volume 120, Issue 5, pp. 1237-1245

DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000000108

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