Thoracic Paravertebral Block and Its Effects on Chronic Pain and Health-Related Quality of Life After Modified Radical Mastectomy

K. Karmakar, Manoj; Samy, Winnie; W. Li, Jia; Lee, Anna; Cheong Chan, Wing; P. Chen, Phoon; M.‐H. Ho, Anthony

doi:10.1097/aap.0000000000000113

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Thoracic Paravertebral Block and Its Effects on Chronic Pain and Health-Related Quality of Life After Modified Radical Mastectomy

Published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine • Jan 1, 2014

Authors:

Manoj K. Karmakar

Winnie Samy

Jia W. Li

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Patients undergoing breast cancer surgery frequently experience chronic postoperative pain. The primary objective of this randomized study was to determine if thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) reduced the incidence of chronic pain after a modified radical mastectomy (MRM...

Subject

Medicine

Chronic pain

Analgesic

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