Post-mastectomy pain syndrome Book Section
| Authors: | Margulis, I.; Clement, K. A.; Hung, J. C. |
| Editors: | Yong, R. J.; Nguyen, M.; Nelson, E.; Urman, R. D. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Post-mastectomy pain syndrome |
| Abstract: | Though there is no standardized definition for Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome (PMPS), it is considered a chronic pain condition involving the chest wall, axilla, and/or upper extremity beginning after complete or partial mastectomy. Criteria for duration of pain vary in the literature, but a time period of 3 months is most commonly cited. The incidence after surgery has been estimated to range from 25 to 60 %. Symptoms are thought to have a strong neuropathic component. Persistent discomfort affecting the chest wall, axilla, and ipsilateral upper extremity can affect mental health, activities of daily living, and social functioning. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017. |
| Keywords: | lymphedema; ischemia; chronic pain; axilla; neuroma; chest wall; spasm; brachial plexus; nsaids; opiates; axillary hematoma; intercostal nerve; intercostobrachial neuralgia; lateral and medial pectoral nerves; long thoracic nerve; pmps |
| Book Title: | Pain Medicine: An Essential Review |
| ISBN: | 978-3-319-43131-4 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication Place: | Cham, Switzerland |
| Date Published: | 2017-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 491 |
| End Page: | 493 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-3-319-43133-8_130 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book Chapter: 130 -- Export Date: 4 December 2017 -- Source: Scopus |
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