Anesth Analg 2002;95:1724-1725
© 2002 International Anesthesia Research Society
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Continuous Sacral Nerve Root Block in the Management of Neuropathic Cancer Pain
Jan H. Vranken, MD,
Marinus H. van der Vegt, MD,
Leon H. Ubags, PhD,
Aarnout J. Pijl, PhD, and
Misa Dzoljic, PhD
Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Relief Unit, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Address correspondence and reprint requests to Jan H. Vranken, MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Relief Unit, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22700, 1100 DE Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Address e-mail to j.h.vranken{at}amc.uva.nl
IMPLICATIONS: Neuropathic cancer pain caused by tumor infiltration in the sacral plexus is primarily treated by nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and opioids. In one patient with severe pain despite pharmacotherapy, a catheter for the continuous administration of local anesthetics was inserted along the first sacral root, resulting in markedly improved analgesia.
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