Thoracic Surgery
Conditions
Brief summary
Post-thoracotomy pain syndrome (PTPS) is a prevalent complication that significantly impacts patients' quality of life, with reported incidence ranging from 25% to 90%. This study evaluated the effectiveness of continuous erector spinae plane (ESP) block compared to thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA), the current gold standard, in preventing PTPS. Our goal was to compare the incidence of PTPS between patients who received ESP block and those who underwent TEA. Additional goals included assessing postoperative pain levels, analgesic consumption, and complications related to the anesthesia techniques.
Interventions
PROCEDUREESP block
Performance of ESP block for pain relief after thoracic surgery
PROCEDUREThoracic epidural
Performance of thoracic epidural for pain relief after thoracic surgery
Sponsors
Meir Medical Center
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
1\. Ages 18-65 years 2. Presenting for elective thoracic surgery under general anesthesia. 3. Undergoing either ESP or TEA prior to surgery. \-
Exclusion criteria
Patients were excluded if they met any of the following criteria: 1\. Any CNS and/or psychiatric disease. 2. Patients who are unable to complete the pain survey for any reason. 3. Patients who had baseline chronic pain around the surgical incision. \-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence of post thoracotomy pain syndrome | 3 months post operatively | Incidence of post thoracotomy pain syndrome 3 months post operatively |
Countries
Israel
Outcome results
None listed