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The intensity of pain comparison in the groups of obese and nonobese lung cancer patients who underwent thoracotomy and VATS.
| Thoracotomy | Nonobese patients (n = 27) | Obese patients (n = 29) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| VATS | Nonobese patients (n = 35) | Obese patients (n = 21) | p |
| Intensity of pain, Day O | 3.9 ± 1.3 | 4.9 ± 1.3 | <0.01 |
| Intensity of pain, Day D | 3.1 ± 1.1 | 4.5 ± 1.4 | <0.001 |
| Intensity of pain, Day O | 3.0 ± 0.8 | 4.0 ± 0.8 | <0.0001 |
| Intensity of pain, Day D | 2.3 ± 0.6 | 3.1 ± 0.8 | <0.0001 |
