Reflex sympathetic dystrophy after modified radical mastectomy: a case report.
Title
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy after modified radical mastectomy: a case report.
Creator
Saddison D K; Vanek V W
Publisher
Surgery
Date
1993
1993-07
Description
Despite the long history of descriptions of reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), much confusion remains regarding its pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment. It most commonly occurs after trauma and is more frequent in women, white persons, and the elderly. The first case of RSD after mastectomy is reported and the proposed pathophysiology and management of RSD are reviewed.
Subject
Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Pain; Electromyography; Movement; *Postoperative Complications; Arm/physiopathology; Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/*etiology/physiopathology/therapy; *Mastectomy; Radical
Rights
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Pages
116–120
Issue
1
Volume
114
Citation
Saddison D K; Vanek V W, “Reflex sympathetic dystrophy after modified radical mastectomy: a case report.,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed March 28, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/5608.