Pain relief in chronic pancreatitis with epidural buprenorphine injection.
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BACKGROUND: The management of intractable pain in chronic pancreatitis is difficult. A novel method for its relief is described. METHODS: Twelve patients were given a mixture of buprenorphine (0.3 mg) and blood (10-15 mL) into the epidural space. RESULTS: All patients had pain relief lasting up to six months. CONCLUSION: Epidural buprenorphine injection is a simple, safe and effective method for pain relief in chronic pancreatitis.
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Main subject:
Pain, Intractable
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Pancreatitis
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Time Factors
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Injections, Epidural
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Pain Measurement
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Buprenorphine
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Child
Language:
En
Year:
1997
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Article