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Author’s reply to: "Interpreting the link between vitamin D deficiency and postoperative pain after breast cancer surgery"

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We thank Lee and Gau for their methodological comments regarding our observational study, which prompted a careful discussion.[1 2][1] The authors raise three main points: variable dichotomization, residual confounding due to frailty, and the possible mediating effect of intraoperative fentanyl.

Source: Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine

DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2026-108241

Authors: Mahdy Ahmed Abdelhady, Maged Labib Boulos, Mohamed Ahmed Hamed, Doha Hamad Masry, Safaa Gaber Ragab, Mohamed Hasan Ragab

Institution: Fayoum University

Language: English

Topic: Anesthesia and Pain Management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7166705088