Port site pain and numbness

Port site pain and numbness

Pain in one or other of the port site wounds is not uncommon and is worse if there is haematoma formation. It usually settles very rapidly . In the case of thoracoscopy , intercostal nerve pain may be more common in those with smaller intercostal spaces. Nerve blockade by means of directed local anaesthesia is e ff ective at reducing pain and the need for opiate medication in the immediate postoperative period. Increasing pain after 2–3 days may be a sign of infection and, with concomitant signs, antibiotic therapy is occasionally required. Occasionally , herniation through a port may account for localised pain and should be considered, particularly if occurring late with a relevant preceding history (e.g. coughing). Failure of a patient to follow the expected recovery pathway should prompt senior review with appropriate imaging and relook surgery if consid ered necessary . Port site pain and numbness

Pain in one or other of the port site wounds is not uncommon and is worse if there is haematoma formation. It usually settles very rapidly . In the case of thoracoscopy , intercostal nerve pain may be more common in those with smaller intercostal spaces. Nerve blockade by means of directed local anaesthesia is e ff ective at reducing pain and the need for opiate medication in the immediate postoperative period. Increasing pain after 2–3 days may be a sign of infection and, with concomitant signs, antibiotic therapy is occasionally required. Occasionally , herniation through a port may account for localised pain and should be considered, particularly if occurring late with a relevant preceding history (e.g. coughing). Failure of a patient to follow the expected recovery pathway should prompt senior review with appropriate imaging and relook surgery if consid ered necessary . Port site pain and numbness

Pain in one or other of the port site wounds is not uncommon and is worse if there is haematoma formation. It usually settles very rapidly . In the case of thoracoscopy , intercostal nerve pain may be more common in those with smaller intercostal spaces. Nerve blockade by means of directed local anaesthesia is e ff ective at reducing pain and the need for opiate medication in the immediate postoperative period. Increasing pain after 2–3 days may be a sign of infection and, with concomitant signs, antibiotic therapy is occasionally required. Occasionally , herniation through a port may account for localised pain and should be considered, particularly if occurring late with a relevant preceding history (e.g. coughing). Failure of a patient to follow the expected recovery pathway should prompt senior review with appropriate imaging and relook surgery if consid ered necessary .