Abstract
Postero-lateral thoracotomies are routinely performed in thoracic surgery. Post-operatively, the pain can be incapacitating due to many factors including intercostal nerve injury. Therefore neurovascular bundle (NVB) protection may be a key element in improving pain control. Two methods of chest closure are used in our unit; traditional pericostal closure and intracostal closure.
Highlights
Background/Introduction Postero-lateral thoracotomies are routinely performed in thoracic surgery
Neurovascular bundle (NVB) protection may be a key element in improving pain control
Two methods of chest closure are used in our unit; traditional pericostal closure and intracostal closure
Summary
Background/Introduction Postero-lateral thoracotomies are routinely performed in thoracic surgery. Does intracostal suture placement during closure reduce pain post-thoracotomy compared to routine pericostal closure? Sanjeet SA Singh*, Helen Monaghan, Alan JB Kirk From World Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons 25th Anniversary Congress, Edinburgh Edinburgh, UK. Post-operatively, the pain can be incapacitating due to many factors including intercostal nerve injury.
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