Chronic Pain After Thoracotomy, an Incidence Study in a Single Surgical Center

Chronic Pain After Thoracotomy, an Incidence Study in a Single Surgical Center

Investigation of chronic pain frequency after thoracotomy for lung cancer. Risk factors for development of chronic pain are investigated. Questionnaire survey.

Inclusion Criteria:

• thoracotomized patients

Exclusion Criteria:

• mental incapacity,
• poor understanding of French,
• pre-existing chronic pain before surgery,
• redo-surgery