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Review
. 2011 Sep-Oct;61(5):641-58, 351-60.
doi: 10.1016/S0034-7094(11)70075-7.

Painful peripheral neuropathies

[Article in English, Portuguese, Spanish]
Durval Campos Kraychete  1 , Rioko Kimiko Sakata
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Review

Painful peripheral neuropathies

[Article in English, Portuguese, Spanish]
Durval Campos Kraychete et al. Rev Bras Anestesiol. 2011 Sep-Oct.
Free article

Abstract

Background and objectives: Painful neuropathies are common and often difficult to treat. The objective of this report was to review the subject to facilitate diagnosis and pain relief.

Contents: The classification, causes, type of fibers involved, manifestations, diagnosis, adjuvant tests, questionnaires used in the diagnosis, and treatment are described.

Conclusions: The subject is very broad and involves several causes and treatments that often should be combined to obtain adequate pain control.

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