Effect of esketamine-assisted regional block on post-traumatic stress disorder after radical lung cancer surgery: A retrospective clinical study
World Journal of Psychiatry June 19, 2026 Yan-Lin Chen, Tengchen Feng, Xiao-Min Zhang et al.
BACKGROUND Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common psychological complication after radical lung cancer surgery and has a significant impact on postoperative recovery and quality of life. Esketamine, a new anesthetic agent, may be protective against postoperative PTSD through modulation of neurotransmitter systems and anti-inflammatory actions. AIM To explore the underlying mechanisms...