The Effect after Intra-dermal Methylene Blue, Hydrocortisone, Lidocaine Injection Therapy for Intractable, Idiopathic Pruritus Ani
Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology
;
: 71-75, 2005.
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in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-90465
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Idiopathic pruritus ani is a common and embarrassing proctological condition which can be very difficult to treat. In this study, we documented our results with methylene blue intra-dermal injection in patients with intractable idiopathic pruritus ani.METHODS:
5-ml 1% methylene blue, 100-mg hydrocortisone, and 15-ml 1% lidocaine were injected into the perianal skin of 21 patients with idiopathic pruritus ani which had proved refractory to standard care. Clinical follow-up was undertaken.RESULTS:
After one injection of the above solution, 15 (71.4%) of the patients were rendered symptom free. Repeat injection in the initial non- responders ultimately rendered another four. 19 (total 90.5 %) of the patrents symptom free. Morbidity was 0%.CONCLUSION:
This study has shown that intra-dermal methylene blue injection is a safe, simple, and efficient method of treating intractable, idiopathic pruritus ani.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pruritus
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Pruritus Ani
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Skin
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Hydrocortisone
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Follow-Up Studies
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Lidocaine
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Methylene Blue
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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