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Intercostal block with cryotherapy.

M J Jones1, K R Murrin

  • 1Department of Anaesthetics, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|November 1, 1987
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Cryotherapy for chronic intercostal pain shows limited success for postherpetic neuralgia but is effective for thoracic surgical scar pain. Further research is needed for specific pain conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pain Management
  • Neurology
  • Surgical Procedures

Background:

  • Chronic intercostal pain can significantly impact quality of life.
  • Postherpetic neuralgia and thoracic surgical scar pain are distinct conditions with varying treatment responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of cryotherapy for chronic intercostal pain.
  • To compare treatment outcomes in patients with postherpetic neuralgia versus thoracic surgical scar pain.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective survey of 70 patients treated between 1982 and 1984.
  • Cryotherapy applied to intercostal nerves as the primary intervention.

Main Results:

  • Cryotherapy demonstrated poor outcomes for patients with postherpetic neuralgia.

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  • Cryotherapy showed significantly positive results (P < 0.005) for patients with thoracic surgical scar pain.

    • Conclusions:

    • Cryotherapy is not recommended for postherpetic neuralgia.
    • Cryotherapy using a cryoprobe is a viable treatment option for thoracic surgical scar pain.