[Pain-sensation following classic neck-dissection (author's transl)].
Resulting neck-dissection surgery (including curative or conservative intervention) very complex pain-syndromes are next to losses of function at the top of complaints stated. The discussion of the case-reports of 242 patients with unilateral neck-dissection and the reexamination of 28 patients free of recurrence revealed several causes of head- and facial pain. The close relationship of functional disability and pain-sensation is discussed. The recommendation of elective neck-dissection - by critical indication - is supported. Resection of nervus accessorius may be necessary in some cases, immediate reconstruction by nerve sutures is recommended. By post-operative treatment the complaints often can be relieved.
D000055:Accessory Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D037981:Neck Dissection / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors
Kopfschmerz nach radikaler Neck-dissection.