Sensory disturbance (pain or sensory loss) after axillary lymph node dissection (ALND),
Conditions
Interventions
Intercostobrachial nerve (ICBN) was identified intraoperatively and preserved.,Intercostobrachial nerve was identified intraoperatively and not preserved.
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,No Intervention Procedure/Surgery
Intercostobrachial nerve preserving,Non-
preserving intercostobrachial nerve
Sponsors
Ramathibodi hospital, Mahidol university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria was female patient with primary breast cancer who underwent ALND.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria were patient who planned to breast reconstruction surgery, previous axillary surgery, pre-operative difficulties of arm movement or neuropathy at upper arm, intraoperatively cannot identified ICBN or tumor invaded ICBN, inability to consent to the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Upper arm sensation 2 weeks and 3 months postoperative questionare, physical examination (light touch by cotton ball, pin prick by monofilament) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) 3 months postoperative Short form-36 questionares,Physical function of upper limb 3 months postoperative Quick DASH questionares | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPrakasit Chirappapha
Ramathibodi hospital, Mahidol university
Outcome results
None listed