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Alyssa Kosturakis1, Rodolfo Gebhardt
1Division of Anesthesia, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Pain Physician
|November 20, 2012
Summary
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can disrupt implantable drug delivery systems (IDDS) in cancer patients, causing pump malfunctions and severe withdrawal symptoms. Post-MRI pump checks are crucial to ensure proper function and patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Implantable drug delivery systems (IDDS) manage severe refractory pain in cancer patients.
- Intrathecal medications approved by the FDA include morphine, ziconotide, and baclofen.
- Patients with IDDS often require magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for monitoring.
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