Risk factors and prediction modelling for chronic post‐surgical pain after breast cancer surgery

AnaesthesiaVolume 78, Issue 7 p. 811-815 Editorial Risk factors and prediction modelling for chronic post-surgical pain after breast cancer surgery H. Shanthanna, Corresponding Author H. Shanthanna Associate Professor [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-4105-4465 Departments of Anesthesia, Surgery; and Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada Correspondence to: H. Shanthanna Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author H. Shanthanna, Corresponding Author H. Shanthanna Associate Professor [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-4105-4465 Departments of Anesthesia, Surgery; and Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada Correspondence to: H. Shanthanna Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author First published: 03 April 2023 https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.16011 This editorial accompanies an article by Tan et al., Anaesthesia 2023; 78: 432–41. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1Watson CP, Evans RJ, Watt VR. The post-mastectomy pain syndrome and the effect of topical capsaicin. Pain 1989; 38: 177–86. 2Bovbjerg DH, Keefe FJ, Soo MS, et al. 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