Subcutaneous targeted neuromodulation technique for the treatment of intractable chronic postthoracotomy pain

Abstract Subcutaneous targeted neuromodulation has been used successfully in chronic neuropathic pain. A 26 year-old patient with severe postthoracotomy pain and ipsilateral “wing scapula” due to intraoperative injury of the long thoracic nerve, is reported. Application of targeted neuromodulation r...

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Published in:Journal of clinical anesthesia 2010-12, Vol.22 (8), p.638-641
Main Authors: Theodosiadis, Panos, MD, PhD, Grosomanidis, Vasilios, MD, Samoladas, Efthimios, MD, Chalidis, Byron E., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anesthesia
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Electric Stimulation Therapy - methods
Electrodes
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Neuropathic pain
Ostomy
Pain management
Pain Medicine
Pain, Intractable - therapy
Pain, Postoperative - therapy
Patient satisfaction
Postthoracotomy pain
Skin - innervation
Studies
Subcutaneous targeted neuromodulation
Thoracotomy
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Summary:Abstract Subcutaneous targeted neuromodulation has been used successfully in chronic neuropathic pain. A 26 year-old patient with severe postthoracotomy pain and ipsilateral “wing scapula” due to intraoperative injury of the long thoracic nerve, is reported. Application of targeted neuromodulation resulted in immediate pain relief and marked improvement of shoulder function at one-year follow-up. The technique may be an effective alternative treatment of chronic and intractable postoperative painful conditions.
ISSN:0952-8180
1873-4529
DOI:10.1016/j.jclinane.2009.10.018