Relief of Cancer Pain in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer / 대한소화기학회지
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
; : 81-86, 2019.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-787186
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
Pancreatic cancer is a dismal disease with a poor prognosis and is one of the most painful malignancies. Therefore, adequate pain control is essential to improving the patient's quality of life. Pain in pancreatic cancer has complex pathophysiologic mechanisms and different characteristics. The choice of pain management modalities should be individualized depending on the pain characteristics using a multidisciplinary approach. The treatment options available include medical treatment, chemotherapy, celiac plexus/ganglion neurolysis, radiotherapy, and endoscopic technique. This review discusses the medical and interventional options, leading to optimal pain management in patients with pancreatic cancer.
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Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pancreatic Neoplasms
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Prognosis
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Quality of Life
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Radiotherapy
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Drug Therapy
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Pain Management
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Aspects:
Patient-preference
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article