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World J Clin Pediatr. Sep 9, 2026; 15(3): 119840
Published online Sep 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.119840
Published online Sep 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.119840
Figure 1 Risk factors of chronic postsurgical pain.
CPSP: Chronic postsurgical pain.
Figure 2
Mechanism and pathophysiology of chronic postsurgical pain.
Figure 3 Proposed perioperative management approach for the prevention and mitigation of chronic postsurgical pain in children.
NMDA: N-methyl-D-aspartate; NSAID: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; POD1: Postoperative day 1; SNRI: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor; TCA: Tricyclic antidepressant.
- Citation: Godhwal P, Gupta A, Sirohi A, Gupta N. Chronic postsurgical pain in children: Current evidence and clinical perspectives. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; 15(3): 119840
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v15/i3/119840.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.119840