A longitudinal study of painless and painful intercostobrachial neuropathy after breast cancer surgery
Intercostobrachial neuropathy, often resulting in neuropathic pain, is a common complication of breast cancer surgery. In
this 1-year longitudinal study, we aimed at seeking information on the frequency, clinical features, and course of painless
and painful intercostobrachial neuropathy. We enrolled 40 women previously undergoing breast cancer surgery. In these
patients, we collected, at 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery, clinical and quantitative sensory testing (QST) variables to