Randomized Controlled Trial of Epidural versus Patient-controlled Intravenous Analgesia for Postoperative Pain Control after Laparoscopic Gastrectomy [PDF]
Although epidural analgesia (EDA) is considered standard postoperative analgesia for open gastrectomy, it has been unclear whether EDA has benefits in laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) because postoperative pain after a laparoscopic procedure is ...
Fujiwara, Toshiyoshi+8 more
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Postoperative Pain in Children
Postoperative pain is an acute pain that starts with surgical trauma and gradually decreases with healing of the tissue. The mechanism of pain perception in the pediatric population is different and poorly understood. Difficulties in defining and grading
Ümit Akkemik
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Depression and breast cancer; postoperative short-term implications [PDF]
Introduction. Pre and postoperative psychological status is an important aspect in patients diagnosed with breast cancer, having a great impact on their quality of life.
Bălălău, Denisa+7 more
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Efficacy of fentanyl transdermal patch in pain control after lower third molar surgery : a preliminary study [PDF]
Surgical removal of impacted lower third molars is a common oral surgical procedure, generally followed by moderate to severe postoperative pain. Transdermal drug delivery as a concept offers interesting possibilities for postoperative pain control.
Andric, Miroslav+4 more
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A Multi-centered Cross-sectional Study of Disease Burden of Pain of Inpatients in Southwest China
Background: Pain is a common burden of disease globally; yet, it is not systematically investigated in China, especially in hospitalized patients. This study was aimed at clarifying the epidemiological characteristics of pain and related factors in ...
Li-Hua Peng+3 more
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Pain is at the top of the common problems experienced by patients in the postoperative period. The use of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods together is of great importance in the management of postoperative pain.
Gülcan Dürüst Sakallı, Öykü Kara
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Effects of Modification of Pain Protocol on Incidence of Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting. [PDF]
BackgroundA Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) care model applies a standardized multidisciplinary approach to patient care using evidence-based medicine to modify and improve protocols.
Ahn, Kyle+7 more
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Treatment of the Fractional Curve of Adult Scoliosis With Circumferential Minimally Invasive Surgery Versus Traditional, Open Surgery: An Analysis of Surgical Outcomes. [PDF]
Study Design:Retrospective, multicenter review of adult scoliosis patients with minimum 2-year follow-up. Objective:Because the fractional curve (FC) of adult scoliosis can cause radiculopathy, we evaluated patients treated with either circumferential ...
Anand, Neel+18 more
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Postoperative pain management in children: A survey of practices of pediatric surgeons in Nigeria
Background: Postoperative pain has a negative effect on the process of recovery. There is paucity of literature on the postoperative pain management practice in children in developing countries.
Abdulrasheed A Nasir+5 more
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Benefits of thoracic epidural analgesia in patients undergoing an open posterior component separation for abdominal herniorrhaphy [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: The implementation of open posterior component separation (PCS) surgery has led to improved outcomes for complex hernias. While the PCS technique has been shown to decrease recurrence rates, and provide a feasible option to repair hernias ...
Sellers, Austin
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