Neurolytic blocks: when, how, why

Interventional techniques are divided into two categories: neuroablative and neuromodulatory procedures. Neuroablation is the physical interruption of pain pathways either surgically, chemically or thermally. Neuromodulation is the dynamic and functional inhibition of pain pathways either by adminis...

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Published in:Aǧrı 2009-10, Vol.21 (4), p.133-140
Main Author: Erdine, Serdar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ablation Techniques - methods
Analgesics, Opioid - therapeutic use
Electrocoagulation
Humans
Neoplasms - physiopathology
Nerve Block - methods
Pain - drug therapy
Pain - prevention & control
Pain - surgery
Sympathectomy
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Summary:Interventional techniques are divided into two categories: neuroablative and neuromodulatory procedures. Neuroablation is the physical interruption of pain pathways either surgically, chemically or thermally. Neuromodulation is the dynamic and functional inhibition of pain pathways either by administration of opioids and other drugs intraspinally or intraventricularly or by stimulation. Neuroablative techniques for cancer pain treatment have been used for more than a century. With the development of imaging facilities such as fluoroscopy, neuroablative techniques can be performed more precisely and efficiently.
ISSN:1300-0012