UNASSIGNED: @entity158 syndrome (PTPS) is a common complication following thoracic surgery. Most studies examining the influence of PTPS on @entity1 -reported symptoms include few @entity1 managed using a minimally invasive approach. Associated sensory changes, potentially @entity1109 in origin, are not well described. We therefore examined the symptoms and quality of life (QOL) of @entity1 with and without PTPS who underwent a standard thoracotomy (n = 43) or minimally invasive surgery (n = 54). @entity1 in this prospective, cross-sectional study completed questionnaires to assess @entity158 (McGill Pain Questionnaire), @entity1109 (Neuropathic Symptom Questionnaire), symptom distress (Symptom Distress Scale), @entity148 and @entity308 ( @entity148 and @entity308 Scale), and QOL (Functional Assessment Cancer Therapy-Lung). Excepting younger age (p = .009), no demographic or surgical characteristic differentiated @entity1 with and without PTPS. @entity1 with PTPS described discomfort as @entity158 only (15.1%), @entity1109 only (30.2%) or @entity158 and @entity1109 (54.7%). Scores differed between @entity1 with and without PTPS for symptom distress (p < .001), @entity148 and @entity308 (p < .001), and QOL (p = .009), with higher distress associated with PTPS. Despite new surgical techniques, PTPS remains common and results in considerable distress. A focused assessment is needed to identify all experiencing this condition, with referral to @entity158 management specialists if symptoms persist.

Postthoracotomy XXXX Following Surgery for Lung Cancer: Symptoms and Impact on Quality of Life.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['Patients', 'patients', 'patient'] @entity308 :: ('MESH:D003866', 'Disease') :: ['Depression', 'depression'] @entity1109 :: ('MESH:D012678', 'Disease') :: ['neuropathic symptoms', 'neuropathic'] @entity148 :: ('MESH:D001008', 'Disease') :: ['anxiety', 'Hospital Anxiety'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['pain', 'Postthoracotomy pain']
@entity158 :: (MESH:D010146,Disease) :: ['Pain Syndrome']
