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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Postoperative persistent chronic pain (POCP) is a serious health problem, disabling, undermining the quality of life of affected patients. Although more studies and research have addressed the possible mechanisms of the evolution from acute pain to chronic postoperatively, there are still no consistent data about the risk factors and prevention. This article aims to bring what is in the panorama of the current literature available. CONTENT: This review describes the definition, risk factors, and mechanisms of POCD, its prevention and treatment. The main drugs and techniques are exposed comprehensively. CONCLUSION: Postoperative persistent chronic pain is a complex and still unclear etiology entity, which interferes heavily in the life of the subject. Neuropathic pain resulting from surgical trauma is still the most common expression of this entity. Techniques to prevent nerve injury are recommended and should be used whenever possible. Despite efforts to understand and select risk patients, the management and prevention of this syndrome remain challenging and inappropriate.
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Dolor Crónico/etiología , Dolor Crónico/prevención & control , Dolor Postoperatorio/tratamiento farmacológico , Dolor Postoperatorio/prevención & control , Dolor Crónico/tratamiento farmacológico , Dolor Crónico/epidemiología , Humanos , Dolor Postoperatorio/epidemiología , Calidad de Vida , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Postoperative persistent chronic pain (POCP) is a serious health problem, disabling, undermining the quality of life of affected patients. Although more studies and research have addressed the possible mechanisms of the evolution from acute pain to chronic postoperatively, there are still no consistent data about the risk factors and prevention. This article aims to bring what is in the panorama of the current literature available. CONTENT: This review describes the definition, risk factors, and mechanisms of POCD, its prevention and treatment. The main drugs and techniques are exposed comprehensively. CONCLUSION: Postoperative persistent chronic pain is a complex and still unclear etiology entity, which interferes heavily in the life of the subject. Neuropathic pain resulting from surgical trauma is still the most common expression of this entity. Techniques to prevent nerve injury are recommended and should be used whenever possible. Despite efforts to understand and select risk patients, the management and prevention of this syndrome remain challenging and inappropriate.
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Abstract Background and objectives: Postoperative persistent chronic pain (POCP) is a serious health problem, disabling, undermining the quality of life of affected patients. Although more studies and research have addressed the possible mechanisms of the evolution from acute pain to chronic postoperatively, there are still no consistent data about the risk factors and prevention. This article aims to bring what is in the panorama of the current literature available. Content: This review describes the definition, risk factors, and mechanisms of POCD, its prevention and treatment. The main drugs and techniques are exposed comprehensively. Conclusion: Postoperative persistent chronic pain is a complex and still unclear etiology entity, which interferes heavily in the life of the subject. Neuropathic pain resulting from surgical trauma is still the most common expression of this entity. Techniques to prevent nerve injury are recommended and should be used whenever possible. Despite efforts to understand and select risk patients, the management and prevention of this syndrome remain challenging and inappropriate.
Resumo Justificativa e objetivos: A dor crônica persistente pós-operatória (DCPO) constitui um grave problema de saúde, incapacitante, mina a qualidade de vida dos pacientes acometidos. Apesar de mais estudos e pesquisas terem sido desenvolvidos a respeito dos possíveis mecanismos da evolução da dor aguda para dor crônica pós-operatória, ainda não existem dados consistentes a respeito de seus fatores de risco e prevenção. Este artigo se propõe a trazer o que há no panorama da literatura atual disponível. Conteúdo: Esta revisão descreve a definição, os fatores de risco e os mecanismos da DCPO, sua prevenção e seus tratamentos. Os principais medicamentos e técnicas são expostos de forma compreensiva. Conclusão: A dor crônica persistente pós-operatória é uma entidade complexa e de etiologia ainda não esclarecida, que interfere intensamente na vida do sujeito. A dor neuropática decorrente do trauma cirúrgico ainda é a expressão mais comum dessa entidade. Técnicas que evitem a lesão de nervos estão recomendadas e devem ser usadas sempre que possível. Apesar dos esforços para entender e selecionar os pacientes de risco, o manuseio e a prevenção dessa síndrome continuam desafiantes e inapropriados.