[Postmastectomy pain syndrome evidence based guidelines and decision trees]

Bull Cancer. 2007 Mar;94(3):275-85.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A multidisciplinary expert group had reviewed all scientific data available of post mastectomy pain syndrome. Seventy six publications were retained and thirty evidence based diagnosis, treatment and follow-up recommendations are listed. Few of theses recommendations are classed level A. Datas analysis make possible to propose a strategy based on systematic association of drugs, kinesitherapy and psychological support. Evaluation and closer follow-up are necessary. Several decisional trees are proposed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Practice Guideline
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics / therapeutic use
  • Decision Trees*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mastectomy / adverse effects*
  • Pain, Postoperative* / diagnosis
  • Pain, Postoperative* / etiology
  • Pain, Postoperative* / psychology
  • Pain, Postoperative* / therapy
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Psychotherapy
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Analgesics