Postoperative Analgesia and Opioid Use After Modified Radical Mastectomy: General Anesthesia Compared to Thoracic Spinal Anesthesia
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Postoperative Analgesia, Opioid Use , Modified Radical MastectomyAbstract
Postoperative pain and opioid use are central concerns following modified radical
mastectomy (MRM), a procedure commonly performed for breast cancer treatment. Effective pain
management is crucial for enhancing recovery, reducing hospital stays, and minimizing the transition
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Vilholm OJ, Cold S, Rasmussen L, Sindrup SH. The postmastectomy pain syndrome: an epidemiological study on the prevalence of chronic pain after surgery for breast cancer. Br J Cancer. 2008;99(4):604-610
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