Journal article
Predictors of persistent pain after breast cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
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 among women who have undergone surgery for breast cancer.
METHODS: We searched the MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and PsycINFO databases from inception to …
Authors
Wang L; Guyatt GH; Kennedy SA; Romerosa B; Kwon HY; Kaushal A; Chang Y; Craigie S; de Almeida CPB; Couban RJ
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 188, No. 14, pp. e352–e361
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
October 4, 2016
DOI
10.1503/cmaj.151276
ISSN
0820-3946