Radiofrequency thermocoagulation of the thoracic splanchnic nerve in functional abdominal pain syndrome: A case report / 대한마취과학회지
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
; : 79-82, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
The thoracic splanchnic nerve block has been used in managing abdominal pain, especially for pains arising from abdominal cancers. A 27-year-old male patient who had a constant abdominal pain was referred to our clinic for pain management but had no organic disease. The numeric rating scale (NRS) for pain scored 7/10. We applied a diagnostic thoracic splanchnic nerve block under the diagnosis of functional abdominal pain syndrome. Since the block reduced the pain, we applied a radiofrequency thermocoagulation at the T11 and T12 vertebral level. Thereafter, his symptoms improved markedly with pain decreasing to an NRS score of 2-3/10. Hereby, we report a successful management of functional abdominal pain via radiofrequency thermocoagulation of the thoracic splanchnic nerves.
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Main subject:
Splanchnic Nerves
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Abdominal Pain
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Electrocoagulation
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Pain Management
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Year:
2011
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Article