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Date Published: 02/01/2024
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v533i1.7708
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Vol. 533 No. 1 (2023)
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Hoàng , M. N. . (2024). RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHRONIC POST BREAST SURGERY PAIN SYNDROME AND PERIPHERAL NERVE, CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE. Vietnam Medical Journal, 533(1). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v533i1.7708

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHRONIC POST BREAST SURGERY PAIN SYNDROME AND PERIPHERAL NERVE, CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Mạnh Ninh Hoàng 1,
1 HOSPITAL OF POST AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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Abstract

Post breast surgery pain syndrome (PBSPS) is one of the common complications after breast surger, is reported to range between 20-60%. PBSPS is pain that occurs after any breast surgery; is of at least moderate severity; possesses neuropathic qualities; is located in the ipsilateral breast/chest wall, axilla, and/or arm; lasts at least 6 months; occurs at least 50% of the time; and may be exacerbated by movements of the shoulder girdle. PBSPS is closely related to the peripheral nerves that innervate the chest wall and upper arm. Depending on the surgical method, different nerves are affected in different ways. Understanding this relationship helps clinicians plan appropriate treatment for patients with PBSPS.

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Post breast surgery pain syndrome, peripheral nerves, breast surgery.

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