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Sympathetic blocks.

L Forslund, A Kövamees, G McCarthy

    Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica. Supplementum
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Permanent chemical block of the lumbar sympathetic chain offers good results for inoperable vascular conditions, particularly for patients with rest pain. Careful patient selection ensures effectiveness and a low complication rate.

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    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Pain Management
    • Neurosurgery

    Background:

    • Inoperable vascular conditions often cause severe pain.
    • Lumbar sympathetic chain blocks are used for pain management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of permanent chemical lumbar sympathetic chain block.
    • To assess outcomes in patients with inoperable vascular disease.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective analysis of patients treated between 1973-1975.
    • Permanent phenol blocks were administered after initial assessment with local anesthetic blocks.
    • Patient selection excluded those with poor response to local blocks.

    Main Results:

    • Good results were achieved with permanent phenol blocks in selected patients.

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  • The primary indication for successful treatment was pain at rest.
  • The complication rate associated with the procedure was low.

    • Conclusions:

    • Permanent chemical lumbar sympathetic chain block is an effective treatment for selected patients with inoperable vascular conditions.
    • Patient selection based on response to local anesthetic blocks is crucial for successful outcomes.
    • This procedure offers a low-risk option for managing intractable pain in vascular disease.