Chronic axillary web syndrome: 83 months post lumpectomy-A Case report
<p>Introduction: Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS) is well described until 3 months postoperative breast cancer surgery. </p><p>Methods: We report a case of a 47 years old patient that arrived our rehabilitation service with pain and limited shoulder range of movement in the ipsilateral...
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Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation - Peertechz Publications,
2020-04-25.
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Summary: | <p>Introduction: Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS) is well described until 3 months postoperative breast cancer surgery. </p><p>Methods: We report a case of a 47 years old patient that arrived our rehabilitation service with pain and limited shoulder range of movement in the ipsilateral side of a breast cancer surgery. </p><p>Results: An Axillary Web Syndrome was diagnosed 83 months after the surgery. </p><p>Conclusion: It is important to mention that AWS might persist for a long time and also affect patients a long time after the surgery.</p> |
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DOI: | 10.17352/2455-5487.000069 |