Complex regional pain syndrome in burn pathological scarring: A case report and review of the literature

Highlights • Burn pathological scarring (PBPS) may be associated with chronic pain. • Burn pathological scarring pain should be considered as a complex regional pain syndrome. • Early recognition that burn pathological scarring pain is potentially a part of complex regional pain syndromes is crucial...

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Published in:Burns 2017-05, Vol.43 (3), p.e47-e52
Main Authors: Mewa Kinoo, Suman, Singh, Bhugwan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arm Injuries - complications
Burns
Burns - complications
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic - etiology
Complex regional pain syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes - etiology
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes - surgery
Critical Care
CRPS
Female
Forearm
Humans
Hyperpigmentation - etiology
Hypopigmentation - etiology
Middle Aged
Pathological scarring
Sympathectomy
Sympathectomy - methods
Thoracoscopy - methods
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Summary:Highlights • Burn pathological scarring (PBPS) may be associated with chronic pain. • Burn pathological scarring pain should be considered as a complex regional pain syndrome. • Early recognition that burn pathological scarring pain is potentially a part of complex regional pain syndromes is crucial in effecting treatment. • Patients with burn scar pain may benefit from thoracoscopic sympathectomy.
ISSN:0305-4179
1879-1409
DOI:10.1016/j.burns.2017.02.007