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Post-thoracotomy pain syndrome (PTPS) is a significant clinical problem affecting patient recovery and quality of life. Effective postoperative pain management is crucial in reducing the incidence of PTPS. Both parascapular sub-iliocostalis plane (PSIP) block and thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) are employed to manage post-thoracotomy pain, but their efficacy and safety profiles need thorough comparative analysis.
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