Acetaminophen Decreases Early Post-Thoracotomy Ipsilateral Shoulder Pain in Patients With Thoracic Epidural Analgesia: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study

Conclusion: Acetaminophen decreases post-thoracotomy ipsilateral shoulder pain when given preemptively and regularly during the first 48 hours postoperatively in patients who received thoracic epidural analgesia.