Spinal cord stimulation for intractable post-thoracotomy pain syndrome: A case report / 대한마취과학회지
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
;
: 678-681, 2009.
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in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-46290
ABSTRACT
Post-thoracotomy syndrome is a condition characterized by pain that continues for more than 2 months after a thoracotomic procedure. Some patients suffer from devastating chest pain despite receiving multimodal treatment such as analgesics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants and nerve blockers. Spinal cord stimulation has been reported to be a promising relief for the intractable neuropathic pain. A 60-year-old man who had been suffering from post-thoracotomy pain for 20 years showed relief of pain after spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation thus seems to be a viable option for patients who do not respond to conventional pain management therapy.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Spinal Cord
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Stress, Psychological
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Chest Pain
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Pain Management
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Spinal Cord Stimulation
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Analgesics
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Anticonvulsants
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Antidepressive Agents
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Nerve Block
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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