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Randomized controlled trial demonstrates improved early pain control in patients undergoing VATS, suggesting better recovery outcomes.
Dexamethasone significantly enhances the analgesic efficacy of continuous ESPB, improving early pain control, recovery quality, and opioid-sparing after VATS, but does not reduce the incidence of chronic persistent surgical pain.
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