Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome: A Narrative Review
Sajad Ahmad Salati, Lamees AlSulaim, Mariyyah H Alharbi, Norah Alharbi, Thana M Alsenaid, Shoug A Alaodah, Abdulsalam S Alsuhaibani, Khalid A Albaqami
Abstract
Postmastectomy pain syndrome is a very common disorder in breast cancer survivors. The impact on the quality of patients' lives is significantly adverse. The precise pathophysiology has not been determined as yet though various risk factors have been identified that make the patient vulnerable. Required preoperative work includes the identification and possible elimination of risk factors. Treatment is multidisciplinary involving surgical and non-surgical modalities. There is a great scope of research in this field.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineNarrative reviewBreast cancerMultidisciplinary approachModalitiesIntensive care medicineGeneral surgeryPhysical therapyCancerInternal medicineSocial scienceSociologyCancer survivorship and careLymphatic System and DiseasesPain Management and Opioid Use