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Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric Pulsed Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Pediatric Chronic Abdominal Pain: A Case
Vasili Chernishof1, Jocelyn Wong, Eugene Kim
1From the Division of Pain Medicine, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
Insights
Pulsed radiofrequency offers effective, long-lasting pain relief for pediatric patients suffering from ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric neuralgia. This treatment aids recovery by managing chronic lower abdominal pain, enabling rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric pain management
- Neurology
- Interventional pain medicine
Background:
- Chronic abdominal pain significantly impacts pediatric quality of life.
- Pain can stem from visceral, fascial, muscular, or neural origins.
- The incidence of somatic neuritis, like ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric neuralgia, is not well-established.
Abstract:
Chronic abdominal pain in the pediatric population has the potential to interfere with all aspects of life and daily functioning. Pain may originate from various sites including the viscera, fascial layers, muscles, or peripheral nerves. The incidence of somatic neuritis, more specifically ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric neuralgia, remains unknown. We report a case highlighting the use of pulsed radiofrequency in the treatment of lower abdominal pain secondary to ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric neuralgia. In carefully selected patients, as part of a multimodal regimen, pulsed radiofrequency can aid recovery by providing effective and long-lasting pain relief, thus allowing time for effective rehabilitation.
