Is the double edge closure technique effective against post-thoracotomy pain in the long term?

Background: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the long-term pain and quality of life of patients following the pericostal closure (PC) and double edge closure (EC) techniques. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was conducted between April 2019 and January 2021 with 60 patients who under...

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Published in:Current thoracic surgery 2024, Vol.9 (1), p.27
Main Authors: Bilen, Salih, Sezen, Celal Buğra, Yaran, Volkan Onur, Mahmuti, Meral Selin Onay, Aksoy, Yunus, Aker, Cemal, Metin, Muzaffer
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Language:English
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Summary:Background: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the long-term pain and quality of life of patients following the pericostal closure (PC) and double edge closure (EC) techniques. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was conducted between April 2019 and January 2021 with 60 patients who underwent thoracotomy and surgical resection for non-small cell lung cancer Results: The median length of stay was 4 days for both the EC and PC groups (p = 0.608). Complications occurred in 11 patients (18.3%) overall, including 5 patients in the PC group (16.7%) and 6 patients in the EC group (20%). The complication rate did not differ significantly between the groups (p = 0.739). The most common complication was prolonged air leak (n = 9, 15%). Mean postoperative pain scores were lower in the EC group than in the PC group on the first 4 days and at 2 weeks (p
ISSN:2548-0316
2548-0316
DOI:10.26663/cts.2024.005