Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Jan 1998
Review[Frequency, intensity, development and repercussions of postoperative pain as a function of the type of surgery].
Type of surgery is the most important factor conditioning intensity and duration of postoperative pain. Thoracic and spinal surgery are the most painful procedures. Abdominal, urologic and orthopedic surgery lead to severe postoperative pain. ⋯ The surgical procedure is the major determinant of metabolic and psychologic postoperative deterioration. Adequate pain relief allows postoperative rehabilitation and physiotherapy programmes after abdominal and orthopaedic surgery. This could be expected to reduce hospital stay and improve convalescence.