Timelog-Based Approach to Early Post-Thoracotomy Pain in Lung Cancer Surgery

Abstract

occurrence after thoracotomy.1-3 Impaired chest wall integrity, rib fractures, intercostal neural damage and alteration of nociception are the main factors determining the intensity of pain.1,2,4 Systemic analgesia and regional analgesia techniques can be utilized separately or as a combination treatment to provide adequate pain relief. Regional analgesia was frequently used at the last 20 years since its safety and efficacy was