Key result
Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery was associated with a 23.6% incidence of chronic post-surgical pain at a mean of 6.8 years, with the highest rate at leg surgical sites (29.7%, p=0.038).
Why the study?
Chronic post-surgical pain represents a significant issue following surgery, but its long-term incidence and impact have not been well described after cardiac surgery.
Population
89 of 148 eligible patients at least 5 years following CABG surgery
Design
Prospective observational study
Follow-up
Mean 6.8 [1.2] years
Authors
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Long-term CPSP after CABG merits routine clinical screening; leaves open targeted prevention at vein harvest sites.
Observational (n=89)
Nearly one-quarter of patients experience chronic post-surgical pain at a mean of 6.8 years after CABG, particularly at saphenous vein graft harvest sites, which significantly impacts activities of daily living.
Charlton et al. (2023) conducted an observational in Post-coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery (n=89). Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery was evaluated on Chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) incidence. Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery was associated with a 23.6% incidence of chronic post-surgical pain at a mean of 6.8 years, with the highest rate at leg surgical sites (29.7%, p=0.038).
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