Predictors of persistent pain after breast cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Wang, Li; Guyatt, Gordon; A. Kennedy, Sean; Romerosa, Beatriz; Y. Kwon, Henry; Kaushal, Alka; Chang, Yaping; Craigie, Samantha; Podalírio Borges de Almeida, Carlos; Couban, Rachel; R. Parascandalo, Shawn; Izhar, Zain; Reid, Susan; S. Khan, James; McGillion, Michael; W. Busse, Jason

doi:10.1503/cmaj.151276

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Predictors of persistent pain after breast cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Published in Canadian Medical Association Journal • Jul 11, 2016

Authors:

Li Wang

Gordon Guyatt

Sean A. Kennedy

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Persistent pain after breast cancer surgery affects up to 60% of patients. Early identification of those at higher risk could help inform optimal management. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies to explore factors associated with persistent pain amo...

Subject

Medicine

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Breast cancer

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