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Review
. 2018 Jun;22(3):507-516.
doi: 10.1007/s10029-017-1710-z. Epub 2017 Dec 21.

Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES)

M R Scheltinga  1   2 , R M Roumen  3   4
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Review

Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES)

M R Scheltinga et al. Hernia. 2018 Jun.

Abstract

The abdominal wall is frequently overlooked as a potential source of chronic abdominal pain. In anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES), irritated intercostal nerves cause severe abdominal pain. Current textbooks fail to acknowledge ACNES. Aim of the present review is to provide detailed information on patient history, physical examination, and a three-step treatment protocol including abdominal wall injections and a localized removal of terminal branches of intercostal nerves.

Keywords: Abdominal wall; Nerve entrapment; Neurectomy; Neuropathic pain.

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