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Síndrome doloroso regional complejo: [revisión] / Complex regional pain syndrome: [review]
Rodríguez, René F; Ángel Isaza, Ana María.
  • Rodríguez, René F; Universidad Libre. Clínica Rafael Uribe Uribe. Cali. CO
  • Ángel Isaza, Ana María; Universidad Libre. Clínica para el Alivio del Dolor y Cuidados Paliativos CADPAL. Cali. CO
Rev. colomb. anestesiol ; 39(1): 71-83, feb.-abr. 2011. ilus, tab
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-594562
RESUMEN
Introducción. El síndrome doloroso regional complejo (SDRC) es una entidad que se presenta después de una lesión. Sus principales características son dolor, cambios en la coloración y temperatura de la piel, edema y cambios tróficos. Objetivo. Presentar una revisión actualizada de la literatura para mejorar la comprensión de este síndrome. Metodología. Se seleccionaron 48 artículos de revistas indexadas y 4 capítulos de libros sobre medicina del dolor. Conclusión. El SDRC suele ser de difícil manejo, y de no ser tratado adecuadamente, la funcionalidad de la extremidad afectada puede verse comprometida. El diagnóstico temprano y el manejo oportuno reducen la severidad y duración de esta entidad.
ABSTRACT
Introduction. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic disabling disorder that occurs after an injury. Pain, changes in the color and temperature of the skin, edema and trophic changes are the main characteristics of this syndrome. Objective. To provide a current literature overview of the CRPS to improve its understanding.Methodology. An extensive literature search both in indexed journals and pain medicine books was performed. Forty eight articles and 4 book chapters about pain medicine were included. Conclusion. CRPS is difficult to manage and if it is not treated adequately, functionality of the affected limb can be compromised. Early diagnosis and treatment may reduce the severity and duration of this condition.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Causalgia / Peripheral Nervous System / Complex Regional Pain Syndromes / Hyperalgesia Type of study: Screening study / Systematic reviews Limits: Adolescent / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Language: English / Spanish Journal: Rev. colomb. anestesiol Journal subject: Anesthesiology Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Libre/CO

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Causalgia / Peripheral Nervous System / Complex Regional Pain Syndromes / Hyperalgesia Type of study: Screening study / Systematic reviews Limits: Adolescent / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Language: English / Spanish Journal: Rev. colomb. anestesiol Journal subject: Anesthesiology Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Libre/CO