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2024 Aug 01


Curr Opin Anaesthesiol


39087396

Current concepts and targets for preventing the transition of acute to chronic postsurgical pain.

Authors

Oweidat A, Kalagara H, Sondekoppam RV

Abstract

It is estimated that approximately a third of patients undergoing certain surgeries may report some degree of persistent pain postoperatively. Chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) reduces quality of life, is challenging to treat, and has significant socio-economic impact.