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Continuous Thoracic Sympathetic Ganglion Block in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Patients with Spinal Cord Stimulation Implantation
Joint Authors
Kim, EungDon
Roh, MiSun
Kim, SooHyang
Jo, DaeHyun
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-03-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The sympathetic block is widely used for treating neuropathic pain such as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
However, single sympathetic block often provides only short-term effect.
Moreover, frequent procedures for sympathetic block may increase the risk of complications.
The use of epidural route may be limited by concern of infection in case of previous implantation of the spinal cord stimulation (SCS).
In contrast, a continuous sympathetic block can be administered without such concerns.
The continuous thoracic sympathetic block (TSGB) has been used to treat the ischemic disease and other neuropathic conditions such as postherpetic neuralgia.
We administered continuous thoracic sympathetic block using catheter in CRPS patients who underwent SCS implantations and achieved desirable outcomes.
We believe a continuous sympathetic block is a considerable option before performing neurolysis or radiofrequency rhizotomy and even after SCS implantation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kim, EungDon& Roh, MiSun& Kim, SooHyang& Jo, DaeHyun. 2016. Continuous Thoracic Sympathetic Ganglion Block in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Patients with Spinal Cord Stimulation Implantation. Pain Research and Management،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kim, EungDon…[et al.]. Continuous Thoracic Sympathetic Ganglion Block in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Patients with Spinal Cord Stimulation Implantation. Pain Research and Management No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kim, EungDon& Roh, MiSun& Kim, SooHyang& Jo, DaeHyun. Continuous Thoracic Sympathetic Ganglion Block in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Patients with Spinal Cord Stimulation Implantation. Pain Research and Management. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115460
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1115460