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Review
. 2008 Mar;52(3):327-31.
doi: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2007.01552.x.

Chronic pain after hysterectomy

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Chronic pain after hysterectomy

B Brandsborg et al. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2008 Mar.

Abstract

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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