Intercostal neuroma as a source of pain after aesthetic and reconstructive breast implant surgery.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
; 65(9): 1199-203, 2012 Sep.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22542703
ABSTRACT
The development of persistent post-operative pain after implant placement for aesthetic or reconstructive breast surgery can lead to significant patient morbidity. Although there are many etiologies for post-operative pain, the diagnosis of an intercostal neuroma is important as this can be treated surgically. We describe three cases of an intercostal neuroma in patients with breast implants. A Tinel's sign can be elicited along the lateral chest wall and a local anesthetic block temporarily alleviates this pain. Surgical management with identification and clipping of the intercostal neuroma and burying into the underlying muscle significantly decreases post-operative pain long term. In patients with persistent pain after breast implant placement, plastic surgeons must be aware of this treatable cause of pain.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Dolor Postoperatorio
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Neoplasias del Sistema Nervioso Periférico
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Mamoplastia
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Implantes de Mama
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Neuroma
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos