Assessment of intraoperative pain during Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS): An opportunity for improved patient care

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• 作者：Karen L. Connolly ; MD ; Kishwer S. Nehal ; MD ; Stephen W. Dusza ; DrPH ; Anthony M. Rossi ; MD ; Erica H. Lee ; MD ; ^{leee@mskcc.org" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author}
• 关键词：intraoperative pain ; Mohs micrographic surgery ; verbal numerical rating scale-11
• 刊名：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：September 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：75
• 期：3
• 页码：590-594
• 全文大小：197 K

文摘

Intraoperative pain during Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) has not been characterized. However, many patients report postoperative pain on the day of MMS.

Objective

We sought to determine if patients experience pain during their MMS visit.

Methods

In phase I of this study, patients were asked to report intraoperative pain level using the verbal numerical rating scale (0-10) at discharge. In phase II, pain levels were assessed before each Mohs layer and at discharge, to determine whether pain was experienced throughout the day.

Results

Pain was reported at some point during the MMS day for 32.8% of patients (n = 98). The mean pain number reported was 3.7 (range 1-8) out of 10. Pain was more commonly reported by patients who spent a longer time in the office, had 3 or more Mohs layers, and had a flap or graft repair. Patients most frequently reported pain with surgical sites of the periorbital area and nose.

Limitations

Time between Mohs layers was not measured. There was nonstandardized use of intraoperative local anesthesia volume and oral pain medications.

Conclusion

Some patients experience pain during MMS. However, the majority of patients report a low level of pain. Additional preventative measures could be considered in patients at higher risk.