Table 4.
Therapeutical Management of Post-Thoracoscopy Chronic Pain Syndrome
| Standard Group (n = 47) | SAPB (n= 44) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug prescribed (n, %) | 27 (57.4%) | 19 (43.2%) | 0.125 |
| Type of medicine (n, %) | |||
| NSAIDsa | 10 (21.2%) | 9 (20.4%) | 0.23 |
| Oxycodone/paracetamol (Percocet)b | 8 (17.02%) | 6 (13.7%) | 0.09 |
| Pregabalin (Lyrica)c | 7 (15%) | 4 (9.1%) | 0.08 |
| Otherd | 2 (4.3%) | 0 | N/A |
Notes: aNSAID drugs include Optalgin syrup 1gr, Celcox (Celecoxib) 200 mg. bOxycodone/paracetamol (Percocet) 5 mg. cPregabalin (Lyrica) 75 mg. dFentanyl patch 25 mg.