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Anästhesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2003; 38(8): 547-564
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-41187
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Pathophysiologie und Behandlung des komplexen regionalen Schmerzsyndroms

Pathophysiology and Treatment of Complex Regional Pain SyndromesJ.  Schattschneider1 , G.  Wasner1 , A.  Binder1 , R.  Baron1
  • 1Klinik für Neurologie der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
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In diesem Beitrag sollen folgende Weiterbildungsziele vermittelt werden:

  • Definition des komplexen regionalen Schmerzsyndroms (CRPS)

  • Klinische Präsentation des CRPS

  • Pathophysiologische Mechanismen in der Entstehung und Unterhaltung des CRPS

  • Mechanismen des sympathisch unterhaltenen Schmerzes

  • Diagnostik des CRPS

  • Therapie des CRPS

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Prof. Dr. med. R. Baron

Klinik für Neurologie, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

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