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World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology 1/2013

Open Access 01-12-2013 | Case report

Axillary web syndrome following secondary breast-conserving surgery: a case report

Authors: Panmei Wei, Liling Zhu, Kai Chen, Weijuan Jia, Yue Hu, Fengxi Su

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Background

Axillary web syndrome is a cause of significant morbidity in the early postoperative period after axillary surgery.

Case presentation

A patient developed axillary web syndrome after secondary breast surgery and recovered in 3 weeks through physical therapy and using Aescuven Forte.

Discussion

The pathogenesis of axillary web syndrome is not clear. It is reported that axillary surgery is the main cause. The presented case indicates that tissue injury might be an important cause of axillary web syndrome. Though axillary web syndrome is self-limiting, special physical therapy and Aescuven Forte can shorten the natural duration.

Conclusion

Secondary breast surgery could cause axillary web syndrome. Physical therapy and Aescuven Forte could shorten the duration of the self-limited morbidity.
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Metadata
Title
Axillary web syndrome following secondary breast-conserving surgery: a case report
Authors
Panmei Wei
Liling Zhu
Kai Chen
Weijuan Jia
Yue Hu
Fengxi Su
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-11-8

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