Publications by authors named "Eliza Gmaehle"
Anesthesiology
April 2010
Article Synopsis
- Persistent postherniotomy pain (PPP) affects 5-10% of patients after groin hernia repair, impacting daily activities and highlighting the need to identify risk factors.
- A study involving 464 patients examined factors like preoperative pain and sensory responses to predict substantial pain-related issues at 6 months post-surgery.
- Key risk factors for PPP included a high preoperative Activity Assessment Scale score, heightened pain response to heat, 30-day postoperative pain intensity, and sensory dysfunction, suggesting tailored surgical approaches could minimize post-surgery pain.
