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See Latest ArticlesChronic post-thoracotomy pain: a critical review of pathogenic mechanisms and strategies for prevention
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 07/01/09
Wildgaard K et al. - The available data have major inconsistencies in collection of pre-, intra- and postoperative data that may influence PTPS, thereby hindering precise conclusions as well as preventive and treatment strategies. However, intercostal nerve injury seems to be the most important pathogenic factor.
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