Table 4.
Incidence of PMPS, Decreased ROM, Lymphedema and Value of Distress Score.
| GA Group (Number of Patients) | HYP Group (Number of Patients) | P | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMPSa | 9 | 1 | .008 | 1.616-1.685 |
| PMPSb | 6 | 1 | .03 | 0.968-0.981 |
| Decreased ROM | 7 | 1 | .04 | 1.046-1.400 |
| Lymphedema | 3 | 0 | .2 | |
| Distress score day 1 (mean value) | 8.81 | 4.2 | 2.2e-16 | 4.43-4.63 |
Abbreviations: PMPS, postmastectomy pain syndrome; ROM, range of motion; GA, general anesthesia; HYP, hypnosedation.
a
All patients considered.
b
Patients with no local and/or locoregional anesthesia in general anesthesia group not taken into consideration.