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O.I. Zagorulko

Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery

L.A. Medvedeva

Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery

Treatment and prevention phantom pain syndrome in mine-explosive injuries

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O.I. Zagorulko, L.A. Medvedeva

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Journal: Pirogov Russian Journal of Surgery. 2023;(12): 83‑88

DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202312183

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TREATMENT AND PREVENTION PHANTOM PAIN SYNDROME IN MINE-EXPLOSIVE INJURIES
TREATMENT AND PREVENTION PHANTOM PAIN SYNDROME IN MINE-EXPLOSIVE INJURIES

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Zagorulko OI, Medvedeva LA. Treatment and prevention phantom pain syndrome in mine-explosive injuries. Pirogov Russian Journal of Surgery. 2023;(12):83‑88. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/hirurgia202312183

Подписка 2026 Хирургия. Журнал им. Н.И. Пирогова (Pirogov Russian Journal of Surgery)
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Abstract:

Phantom pain syndrome significantly impairs the quality of life and effectiveness of surgical treatment after limb amputations. The authors consider possible strategies for treatment and prevention in elective surgical intervention and mine-explosive injuries.

Keywords:

chronic postoperative pain
phantom pain syndrome
mine-explosive limb injury

Authors:

O.I. Zagorulko

Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery

L.A. Medvedeva

Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery

Received:

03.08.2023

Accepted:

10.09.2023

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