PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To present the recent literature on chronic postsurgical pain in children. RECENT FINDINGS: Chronic postsurgical pain is an important problem in children, however, with a lower prevalence than in adults. SUMMARY: The literature on the topic is sparse. Prospective studies, including clinical examination, quantitative sensory testing, and long-term follow-up, are needed to increase our knowledge about the prevalence, risk factors, and underlying mechanisms.
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