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.