Journal of Surgery

Chen-Fang Hung

Publications

• Research Article
  Anything Other than Pain that Matters after Breast Cancer Surgery? A Randomized Controlled Study Comparing Three Anesthetic Modalities
  Author(s): Nai-Liang Li, Chii-Ming Chen, Wen-Ling Peng, Skye Hung-Chun Cheng, Chen-Fang Hung and Wen-Hsin KaoNai-Liang Li, Chii-Ming Chen, Wen-Ling Peng, Skye Hung-Chun Cheng, Chen-Fang Hung and Wen-Hsin Kao
  
  Background: Paravertebral block (PVB) was shown to reduce postoperative pain and postoperative nausea and vomiting for breast surgery. However, there is no evidence showing that these benefits were solely provided by PVB and positively influence patient-perceived outcomes after breast cancer surgery. Methods: One hundred breast cancer patients were randomized into three groups: general anesthesia (GA, n=34), GA with PVB (GA+ PVB, n=33), PVB with sedation (PVB, n=33). The quality of recovery (QoR) score was assessed preoperatively as baseline, 6 hours postoperatively, and on postoperative day (POD) 1. Analgesia effects, adverse events, and perioperative satisfactions were also assessed. Results: The rate of QoR 6 hours reaching 18 in .. Read More»
  

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