title: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy after modified radical mastectomy: a case report.
abstract: Despite the long history of descriptions of reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), much confusion remains regarding its pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment. It most commonly occurs after trauma and is more frequent in women, white persons, and the elderly. The first case of RSD after mastectomy is reported and the proposed pathophysiology and management of RSD are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Youngstown.
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Saddison
authors.forename: V W
authors.initials: VW
authors.lastname: Vanek
mesh_terms: D001132:Arm / Q000503:physiopathology; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015409:Mastectomy, Radical; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D010146:Pain; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy