The role of intercostal nerve preservation in pain control after thoracotomy†

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Authors

Olga Koop · Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bielefeld

Andreas Gries · Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bielefeld

S. Eckert · Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bielefeld

Susanne Ellermeier · Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bielefeld

Beatrix Hoksch · University Hospital of Bern

D. Branscheid · Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bielefeld

Morris Beshay

Abstract

ICNP without harvesting an intercostal muscle flap achieves excellent outcomes in controlling acute post-thoracotomy pain and CPTP. ICNP is an effective, simple method to perform, and it should be considered as standard in performing thoracotomy.

Topics & Keywords

Anesthesia and Pain Management Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Nausea and vomiting management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Volume 43, Issue 4, pp. 808-812

DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezs453

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