Continuous brachial plexus block in the management of intractable cancer pain in the arm

Reversible nerve blocking procedures should be considered in the management of pain due to cancer which fails to respond to more conventional methods. Two cases are presented illustrating the use of continuous interscalene brachial plexus block for the relief of intractable metastatic bone pain in t...

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Published in:Palliative medicine 1990-04, Vol.4 (2), p.123-125
Main Authors: Clark, A.J., Simpson, K.H., Ellis, F.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Medical sciences
Tumors
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Summary:Reversible nerve blocking procedures should be considered in the management of pain due to cancer which fails to respond to more conventional methods. Two cases are presented illustrating the use of continuous interscalene brachial plexus block for the relief of intractable metastatic bone pain in the upper limb. This technique, using local anaesthetic, afforded patients the first effective pain relief for months.
ISSN:0269-2163
1477-030X
DOI:10.1177/026921639000400210