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BACKGROUND: Severe and treatment-resistant pain is a major issue for patients with cancer. Cordotomy is an effective approach for addressing severe cancer-related pain. It is based on blocking the transmission of pain by damaging the lateral spinothalamic tract. METHODS: Computed tomography guided cordotomy was performed on 14 patients who did not respond to medical and interventional pain management methods. RESULTS: Fourteen patients with cancer pain underwent CT-guided percutaneous cordotomy. Pain relief was reported in 86% of the patients. The visual analog scale values before and after cordotomy were compared and a significant difference was found (p = 0.0001). The improvement in the Karnofsky Performance Scale score of the patients was found to be statistically significant (p = 0.0001). CONCLUSION: We believe that CT-guided cordotomy, performed by experienced hands in a team of experienced individuals and applied to the right patients, is an effective treatment. However, it is crucial to exercise extreme caution regarding potential side effects and serious complications during the cordotomy procedure.
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Dor do Câncer , Neoplasias , Dor Intratável , Humanos , Cordotomia/efeitos adversos , Cordotomia/métodos , Dor do Câncer/cirurgia , Dor do Câncer/etiologia , Neoplasias/complicações , Dor Intratável/etiologia , Dor Intratável/cirurgia , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X/métodosRESUMO
Cancer is a systemic and progressive disease, and pain is a serious problem for patients. Cordotomy is one of the most effective treatments for refractory cancer pain. Bilateral percutaneous cervical cordotomy can be performed in patients with bilateral extremity pain. Accordingly, this case report discusses the use of bilateral cervical percutaneous cordotomy in the treatment of refractory cancer pain based on a 69-year-old woman with soft tissue sarcoma.
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Dor do Câncer , Cordotomia , Humanos , Feminino , Idoso , Dor do Câncer/cirurgia , Sarcoma/cirurgia , Sarcoma/complicações , Medição da Dor , Dor Intratável/cirurgia , Diagnóstico DiferencialRESUMO
Eruption of tooth into place other than tooth-bearing region is defined as ectopic eruption. Although ectopic eruption of tooth is rare, there have been cases in the maxillary sinus, mandibular condyle, nasal cavity, chin, palate, and orbital floor. Due to ectopic teeth's rarity and lack of consensus for its treatment, incidence was entitled to be added to literature and discussed. It was reported that odontogenic tumors and cysts can develop around the ectopic tooth. Thus, ectopic teeth can be followed up regularly in case of no signs and symptoms. If the patient has unusual orofacial pain, undiagnosed nasal discharge, maxillary sinusitis, preauricular pain, preauricular fistula, trismus, and lip paresthesia, the patient should be evaluated in terms of ectopic tooth. Whether the patient has signs and symptoms related to ectopic tooth, early intervention for the removal of ectopic tooth along with accompanying lesion is the treatment of choice. Specialists choose intervention way based on their experience. When selecting the intervention, minimally invasive and less morbid way should be preferred. Intraoral approach rather than extraorally should be the first choice to prevent unesthetic scar and damage to facial nerve.
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BACKGROUND: The aim of our study is to examine the possible complications, risk factors, and solutions encountered in orthog-nathic surgery in the light of the cases; we performed in our clinic. METHODS: This study includes a retrospective analysis of the records of 85 patients who underwent orthognathic surgery between 2015 and 2020 in Istanbul Pendik District Hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service. The types of complications encountered during the operations were recorded in the study. Independent variables such as gender, age, number of operations, surgical site, and type of osteotomy were evaluated. Complications were evaluated according to the Clavien-Dindo classification. The data were pre-sented for statistical analysis with a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS: Of the 85 patients included in the study, 40 were male and 45 were female. Of these patients, 65 had double chin operation and 20 had single chin operation. A total of 150 jaw osteotomies were performed, 78 of them in the maxilla and 72 in the mandible. While the maxilla was operated in 13 of the cases, in which single jaw operation was performed, only the mandible was treated in 7 of them. Complications were observed in 24 (10.57%) of a total of 227 osteotomies. Among the complications encountered, bleeding (8), nerve damage (7), malocclusion (3), infection (2), TMJ problems (2), bad split (1), and deviation at the tip of the nose (1) stand out, while complications were observed equally in men and women, complications were observed more frequently in cases with longer operative time (p<0.05). Complications were observed more frequently in bilateral sagittal split osteotomies (p<0.001) compared to Le Fort 1 osteotomies. Clavien-Dindo grade I complications were most common (72.04%) depending on the treatment. According to the Clavien-Dindo classification, there was no relationship between gender, age, duration of surgery, length of hospital stay, or surgical site, and the degree of complications (p≥0.05). CONCLUSION: Post-operative malocclusion, bleeding, inferior alveolar nerve injury, infection, poor division, and infection are the most common complications in orthognathic surgery. It can be associated with factors such as the duration of the operation, the number of operations, the site of the operation, and the type of osteotomy which performed. It is thought that positive contributions can be made to the success of the surgery by considering these factors in the treatment planning, during the operation and in the post-operative follow-up part.
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Má Oclusão , Cirurgia Ortognática , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Ortognáticos , Feminino , Humanos , Tempo de Internação , Masculino , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Ortognáticos/efeitos adversos , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
Low back and leg pain may be due to many causes including scarring in the epidural space. Scar tissue often causes irritated swollen and inflamed nerves, which can cause pain. Adhesiolysis eliminate the pain-causing effects of scar tissue by releasing or decompression of a nerve from scar tissue. Percutaneous adhesiolysis is a safe and effective procedure, while epiduroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that offers diagnostic and therapeutic advantages in cases of chronic low back pain and radiculopathy. The aim of this review is to describe the comparison of percutaneous and endoscopic procedures in the lysis of adhesions in epidural fibrosis in terms of indications, contraindications, complications, technique and efficacy..
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Dor Lombar , Radiculopatia , Endoscopia , Espaço Epidural/patologia , Espaço Epidural/cirurgia , Humanos , Aderências Teciduais/patologia , Aderências Teciduais/cirurgiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: Vertebral compression fractures due to osteoporosis are seen frequently. Osteoporotic compression fractures can cause severe pain, limitation of physical activities and impairment of quality of life. Kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive procedure, could be effective in many cases and can provide fast pain relief. CASE: A patient with a history of falling from a height of 8 months duration visited our pain clinic. Opioids and anti-inflammatory analgesics were administered together with physical therapy and facet joint injections with no improvement. Radiological examination of the patient showed collapse fracture of L2 and L4 vertebrae on top of severe osteoporosis. Kyphoplasty was performed at the level of L2 vertebrae followed by 50% relieve in her pain (VAS score reduction from 8 to 3) and hence she was capable to resume her daily activities. CONCLUSION: Percutaneous balloon kyphoplasty is a safe and effective procedure for the treatment of elder patient with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
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Fraturas por Osteoporose/diagnóstico , Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral/diagnóstico , Idoso , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Feminino , Humanos , Cifoplastia , Vértebras Lombares , Osteoporose Pós-Menopausa , Fraturas por Osteoporose/diagnóstico por imagem , Fraturas por Osteoporose/cirurgia , Medição da Dor , Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral/diagnóstico por imagem , Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral/cirurgiaRESUMO
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate 141 zygomatic implants for the reconstruction of severely atrophic maxillae. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this retrospective case series study, zygomatic implants were placed under general anesthesia. Inclusion criteria were as follows: ASA I or ASA II, age older than 18 years, inadequate bone for restoration with conventional implants, alternative augmentation procedures considered either inappropriate or contraindicated, absence of a medical condition related to implant failure, and providing written consent. Zygomatic implants used in the study consisted of three different brands: NobelZygoma, Southern Implants System, and Implantswiss. RESULTS: The study included 45 patients, in whom 141 zygomatic implants were placed. The mean age of the patients was 51.76 (range: 23 to 72) years. Three patients were rehabilitated with removable prostheses, 19 patients with fixed prostheses, and 23 patients with hybrid prostheses. The overall complication rate was 5.67% (two zygomatic implants developed infection [1.4%], one zygomatic implant developed peri-implantitis [0.7%], three zygomatic implants developed sinusitis [2.1%], and two zygomatic implants showed unsuccessful prosthetic rehabilitation [1.4%]). The follow-up period ranged from 6 to 36 months. CONCLUSION: Clinical complications of zygomatic implants are acceptable, and their survival rates are similar to those of endosteal implants. Zygomatic implants can contribute to prosthetic rehabilitation.
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Implantes Dentários , Arcada Edêntula/cirurgia , Adulto , Idoso , Implantação Dentária Endóssea , Prótese Dentária Fixada por Implante , Seguimentos , Humanos , Maxila/cirurgia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Adulto Jovem , Zigoma/cirurgiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Percutaneous epidural adhesiolysis and neuroplasty (PEAN) has been proven to be safe and effective in treating different spine pathologies, in particular post lumbar surgery syndrome (PLSS). OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and complication rates of the 3 different PEAN anatomical approaches (caudal, S1 foraminal, and L5-S1 transforaminal) used to treat PLSS. STUDY DESIGN: This study used a case control, blind study. SETTING: The research took place at the pain clinic and interventional pain practice room at Asyut University Hospital, Assiut, Egypt. METHODS: Sixty consecutive PLSS patients were recruited and randomized into 3 groups (caudal, S1 foraminal, and L5-S1 transforaminal) before receiving adhesiolysis and neuroplasty. All patients underwent nerve conduction studies and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Pain severity levels were assessed and measured using the Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (OSW) and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Patient satisfaction was evaluated using a Likert scale. The first assessment was performed prior to the procedure to determine the patients' baseline levels of pain severity. Follow-up assessments were performed 1-, 3-, and 6-months after the procedure. RESULTS: Results of the group pairwise analysis indicated that, relative to baseline, there were significant decreases in pain relief scores (VAS and OWS) and functional assessment expressed by patients' satisfaction across all time intervals and in all 3 groups (P < 0.01). Conversely, a between group analysis revealed that VAS, OWS, and patient satisfaction scores were comparable across the 3 groups at all time intervals (P > 0.05). There were no differences in rates of complications between the 3 different groups. LIMITATIONS: Our study was limited by the low number of patients and the short duration (6 months) of follow-up. CONCLUSION: The 3 anatomical approaches (caudal, S1 foraminal, and L5-S1 transforaminal) result in the same outcome with regard to pain relief and complication rate. KEY WORDS: Post lumber surgery syndrome, post laminectomy back pain, percutaneous adhesiolysis, Racz catheter, percutaneous neuroplasty.
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Síndrome Pós-Laminectomia/tratamento farmacológico , Hialuronoglucosaminidase/administração & dosagem , Injeções Epidurais/métodos , Manejo da Dor/métodos , Aderências Teciduais/tratamento farmacológico , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Síndrome Pós-Laminectomia/etiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Vértebras Lombares/cirurgia , Região Lombossacral , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Procedimentos Neurocirúrgicos/instrumentação , Procedimentos Neurocirúrgicos/métodos , Dor/etiologia , Dor/cirurgia , Manejo da Dor/instrumentação , Aderências Teciduais/complicações , Resultado do Tratamento , Escala Visual AnalógicaRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is used for various indications such as Failed Back Surgey Syndrome, peripheral causalgia, neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, peripheral vascular disease, ischemic heart disease and cancer pain. METHODS: This is a retrospective study. 62 patients applied SCS were included in retrospective study from february 2011-january 2015 in Akdeniz University medicine faculty algology department. We asked about patients' VAS values before and after procedure, analgesic medicine usings, sleep disorders, pleasure after procedure, daily activity improvement and time of going back to work. RESULTS: We found that decrease on the patients' pain severity and improvement on quality of sleep and daily activities. CONCLUSION: As a result; our study and the other studies show that SCS is reliable and effective procedure on chronic pain management.
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Síndrome Pós-Laminectomia/terapia , Dor Intratável/terapia , Distrofia Simpática Reflexa/terapia , Estimulação da Medula Espinal , Adulto , Idoso , Síndrome Pós-Laminectomia/fisiopatologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Medição da Dor , Dor Intratável/fisiopatologia , Distrofia Simpática Reflexa/fisiopatologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoAssuntos
Manejo da Dor , Solução Salina , Humanos , Injeções Epidurais , Dor/tratamento farmacológicoRESUMO
PURPOSE: There are various facial pain syndromes including trigeminal neuralgia, trigeminal neuropathic pain and atypical facial pain syndromes. Effectiveness of the pulsed radiofrequency in managing various pain syndromes has been clearly demonstrated. There are a limited number of studies on the pulsed radiofrequency treatment for sphenopalatine ganglion in patients suffering from face and head pain. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the satisfaction of pulsed radiofrequency treatment at our patients retrospectively. METHODS: Infrazygomatic approach was used for the pulsed radiofrequency of the sphenopalatine ganglion under fluoroscopic guidance. After the tip of the needle reached the target point, 0.25-0.5ms pulse width was applied for sensory stimulation at frequencies from 50Hz to 1V. Paraesthesias were exposed at the roof of the nose at 0.5-0.7V. To rule out trigeminal contact that led to rhythmic mandibular contraction, motor stimulation at a frequency of 2Hz was applied. Then, four cycles of pulsed radiofrequency lesioning were performed for 120s at a temperature of 42°C. RESULTS: Pain relief could not be achieved in 23% of the patients (unacceptable), whereas pain was completely relieved in 35% of the patients (excellent) and mild to moderate pain relief could be achieved in 42% of the patients (good) through sphenopalatine ganglion-pulsed radiofrequency treatment. CONCLUSION: Pulsed radiofrequency of the sphenopalatine ganglion is effective in treating the patients suffering from intractable chronic facial and head pain as shown by our findings. There is a need for prospective, randomized, controlled trials in order to confirm the efficacy and safety of this new treatment modality in chronic head and face pain.
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PURPOSE: There are various facial pain syndromes including trigeminal neuralgia, trigeminal neuropathic pain and atypical facial pain syndromes. Effectiveness of the pulsed radiofrequency in managing various pain syndromes has been clearly demonstrated. There are a limited number of studies on the pulsed radiofrequency treatment for sphenopalatine ganglion in patients suffering from face and head pain. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the satisfaction of pulsed radiofrequency treatment at our patients retrospectively. METHODS: Infrazygomatic approach was used for the pulsed radiofrequency of the sphenopalatine ganglion under fluoroscopic guidance. After the tip of the needle reached the target point, 0.25-0.5 ms pulse width was applied for sensory stimulation at frequencies from 50 Hz to 1 V. Paraesthesias were exposed at the roof of the nose at 0.5-0.7 V. To rule out trigeminal contact that led to rhythmic mandibular contraction, motor stimulation at a frequency of 2 Hz was applied. Then, four cycles of pulsed radiofrequency lesioning were performed for 120 s at a temperature of 42°C. RESULTS: Pain relief could not be achieved in 23% of the patients (unacceptable), whereas pain was completely relieved in 35% of the patients (excellent) and mild to moderate pain relief could be achieved in 42% of the patients (good) through sphenopalatine ganglion-pulsed radiofrequency treatment. CONCLUSION: Pulsed radiofrequency of the sphenopalatine ganglion is effective in treating the patients suffering from intractable chronic facial and head pain as shown by our findings. There is a need for prospective, randomized, controlled trials in order to confirm the efficacy and safety of this new treatment modality in chronic head and face pain.
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Dor Crônica/terapia , Neuralgia Facial/terapia , Cefaleia/terapia , Tratamento por Radiofrequência Pulsada/métodos , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Fluoroscopia/métodos , Gânglios Parassimpáticos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Spinal cord stimulation as treatment of chronic low back pain via neuromodulation has been frequently performed in recent years. The dorsal column is stimulated by an electrode placed at the epidural region. In the case presently described, subcutaneous lead was implanted in a patient with failed back syndrome after spinal cord stimulation was inadequate to treat back and gluteal pain. A 65-year-old male had undergone surgery to treat lumbar disc herniation, after which he received physical therapy and multiple steroid injections due to unrelieved pain. He was admitted to the pain clinic with pain radiating to right gluteal muscle and leg. Spinal cord stimulation was performed and, as pain was not relieved, subcutaneous lead was applied to the right cluneal nerve distribution. Following treatment, the patient scored 1-2 on visual analog scale. Pain had been reduced by over 80%. Octad electrode was placed between T8 and T10 vertebrae after Tuohy needle was introduced to intervertebral area between L1 and L2. Paresthesia occurred in the right extremity. Boundaries were determined by area of right gluteal region in which paresthesia did not occur. Octad electrode was placed subcutaneously after vertical line was drawn from center point. Paresthesia occurred throughout the region. Pulse wave was 390-450 msec; frequency was 10-30 Hz. Subcutaneous electrode replacement is effective additional therapy when pain is not relieved by spinal cord stimulation.
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Síndrome Pós-Laminectomia/terapia , Dor Lombar/terapia , Estimulação da Medula Espinal , Idoso , Humanos , Laminectomia , Masculino , Medição da Dor , Estimulação Elétrica Nervosa TranscutâneaRESUMO
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Superior cluneal nerve (SCN) entrapment is one of the infrequent etiologies of low back pain (LBP), which is rarely diagnosed. Few clinical reports have been published in the literature. We present a case of severe LBP radiating to the ipsilateral buttock after decubitus surgery. CASE REPORT: A 62-year-old man weighing 85 kg presented to the algology department, suffering from severe LBP of 6 months duration. The pain was in the right iliac crest region with radiation to the ipsilateral buttock. After admission, his history was taken, physical examination was performed, and further evaluations were made. He was suspected of having facet and right sacroiliac joint pain. Two tender points were found 6.5 and 7.5 cm to the right of the midline over the iliac crest. Local anesthetic with corticosteroid was injected at the tender points over the right iliac crest. Five minutes after the injection, the pain dissipated. CONCLUSION: SCN entrapment should be considered in patients who suffer from LBP radiating to the iliac crest and buttock after other causes of LBP have been excluded.
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Epidural fibrosis and adhesions can have many causes. Postsurgical bleeding and the healing process frequently produce scarring. The associated irritation or inducement of epidural venous engorgement may contribute to pain production. Lysis of epidural adhesions could be performed after rest, drug therapies such as NSAID and muscle relaxants, physical therapy with activity programs and epidural steroid injections.