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- Yvonne Yi On Li and Suet Kei Kong.
- Department of Anaesthesia, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. yvonneliyo@gmail.com
- Clin J Pain. 2011 Jul 1; 27 (6): 481485481-5.
ObjectivePersistent pain after breast cancer surgery is an underrecognized problem. Self-reporting is uncommon in the Chinese community.MethodIn this study, 200 women completed questionnaires assessing prevalence and associated factors of persistent pain after breast cancer surgery.Results28.5% women reported persistent pain after surgery, 50.5% women reported sensory disturbance, and 4.2% reported phantom breast pain. The report of higher pain score was associated with a higher pain disability index score.DiscussionThe findings suggest that persistent pain after breast cancer surgery is a significant problem among Chinese women in Hong Kong and affects their quality of life.
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