Background The goal of this study was to detect the predictors of chronic pain at 6 months
after thoracic surgery from a comprehensive evaluation of demographic, psychosocial, and
surgical factors. Methods Thoracic surgery patients were enrolled 1 week before surgery
and followed up 6 months postsurgery in this prospective, observational study.
Comprehensive psychosocial measurements were assessed before surgery. The presence
and severity of pain were assessed at 3 and 6 months after surgery. One hundred seven …