Chronic pain after hysterectomy

B Brandsborg, Birgitte Brandsborg, L Nikolajsen, Lone Nikolajsen, Henrik Kehlet, H Kehlet, T S Jensen, Troels S. Jensen
Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica · 2008 · vol. 52(3) , pp. 327–331 · doi:10.1111/j.1399-6576.2007.01552.x · PMID:18269384 · W1570306518
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This review summarizes studies on chronic pain following hysterectomy, finding it occurs in 5-32% of women, and discusses potential mechanisms and risk factors.

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BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is a well-known adverse effect of surgery, but the risk of chronic pain after gynaecological surgery is less established. METHOD: This review summarizes studies on chronic pain following hysterectomy. The underlying mechanisms and risk factors for the development of chronic post-hysterectomy pain are discussed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Chronic pain is reported by 5-32% of women after hysterectomy. A guideline is proposed for future prospective studies.

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Hysterectomy Postoperative Pain Chronic Disease Female Humans Hysterectomy Hysterectomy Pain Measurement Postoperative Pain Practice Guidelines as Topic Prevalence Risk Factors

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