Chronic pain after hysterectomy.
BACKGROUND
Chronic pain is a well-known adverse effect of surgery, but the risk of chronic pain after gynaecological surgery is less established.


METHODS
This review summarizes studies on chronic pain following hysterectomy. The underlying mechanisms and risk factors for the development of chronic post-hysterectomy pain are discussed.


CONCLUSIONS
Chronic pain is reported by 5-32% of women after hysterectomy. A guideline is proposed for future prospective studies.
Brandsborg
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Danish Pain Research Center, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark. birgitte.brandsborg@ki.au.dk
Nikolajsen
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Kehlet
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Jensen
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D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors