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[Anti-algic surgical techniques].

F Seijo-Fernández1

  • 1Servicio de Neurocirugía, Hospital Central de Asturias, Oviedo, España.

Revista De Neurologia
|June 23, 2000
PubMed
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This review covers neurosurgical pain relief techniques, from lesion-creating surgeries to advanced neurostimulation and drug delivery. Modern neurosurgery can effectively manage over 90% of drug-resistant pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pain Management

Context:

  • Chronic and intractable pain conditions pose significant challenges.
  • Limited efficacy of pharmacological interventions for severe pain.

Purpose:

  • To comprehensively review current neurosurgical techniques for pain relief.
  • To detail the indications, outcomes, and complications of various procedures.

Summary:

  • Encompasses classical lesion-creating surgeries (e.g., cordotomy, thalamotomy) and advanced methods like spinal cord and brain neurostimulation.
  • Includes intrathecal morphine delivery via continuous infusion pumps.
  • Discusses surgical indications, results, and common complications.

Impact:

  • Modern neurosurgical interventions can control or alleviate over 90% of drug-resistant pain.

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  • Offers a wide array of options for patients with severe, refractory pain.