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low-up data after selective neurectomy. Fortunately, postneurectomy
impairment of pain seems to be a rare complication. Moreover, interpretation
and comparison of the studies are limited due to heterogenous
demographics, different pre- and postoperative pain assessments, different
kinds and duration of follow-up, and limited reports on surgical
complications.
There is a strong need for high-quality randomized multicenter trials
with uniform pre- and postoperative assessment of pain and pain-related
functional and psychologic impairment, as well as long-term follow-up.
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