Open AccessRib approximation without intercostal nerve compression reduces post-thoracotomy pain: a prospective randomized study
Author(s) -
Ahmet Sami Bayram,
Metin Özcan,
Fatma Nur Kaya,
Cengiz Gebitekin
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2010.08.003
Subject(s) - medicine , intercostal nerves , thoracotomy , anesthesia , visual analogue scale , surgery , intercostal muscle , sedation , randomized controlled trial , rib cage , anatomy , respiratory system
One of the most important considerations in the care of thoracic surgery patients is the control of pain, which leads to increased morbidity and relevant mortality.
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