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Duloxetine role in reducing opioid consumption after thoracotomy: a prospective, randomized, double -blinded, placebo – controlled pilot trial.
Abstract
Exploration of the thoracic cavity through a thoracotomy incision for thoracic malignancies is accompanied by severe, excruciating acute postoperative pain. The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of perioperative duloxetine when given as part of a multimodal analgesia in reducing the dose of opioids needed to treat acute postoperative pain after thoracotomy.