Alleviating thoracotomy pain with intercostal liposomal bupivacaine: a case report

Thoracotomy pain is common after chest surgery and may result from injury to the lung pleura, intercostal muscles, costovertebral joint, or intercostal nerves. Inappropriately controlled post-operative pain can hinder recovery and increase the risk of complications such as infection, atelectasis, blood clots, and development of post-thoracotomy pain syndrome. A number of acute pain treatment options are available, most requiring systemic medications or indwelling catheters that may be contraindicated in patients on anticoagulants.

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