Abstract:Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the world and the leading cause of death among Brazilian women. The presence of phantom breast syndrome (PBS) is one of the possible postoperative complications and may reach prevalences of up to 53% among mastectomized women. This study assessed the scientific evidence regarding the presence of PBS and its psychological repercussions in women undergoing mastectomy. This is a systematic review of observational studies based on the recommendations of the Pr… Show more
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