Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To present the recent literature on chronic postsurgical pain in children.
RECENT FINDINGS: Chronic postsurgical pain is an important problem in children, however, with a lower prevalence than in adults.
SUMMARY: The literature on the topic is sparse. Prospective studies, including clinical examination, quantitative sensory testing, and long-term follow-up, are needed to increase our knowledge about the prevalence, risk factors, and underlying mechanisms.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology |
Volume | 27 |
Issue | 5 |
Pages (from-to) | 507-512 |
ISSN | 0952-7907 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |