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Rares Miscov1, Helga Angela Gulisano1, Carsten Reidies Bjarkam1

  • 1Neurokirurgisk Afdeling, Aalborg Universitetshospital.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|February 2, 2024
PubMed
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Continuous intrathecal infusion offers effective pain relief for chronic malignant pain, improving quality of life with fewer side effects than oral medications. This treatment is recommended for patients with good performance status and life expectancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Pain Management
  • Neurology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Chronic malignant pain affects many patients.
  • Conventional oral pain medications often provide inadequate relief and cause side effects.
  • High dosing of oral medications can lead to unacceptable adverse events.

Conclusions:

  • Continuous intrathecal infusion is a viable and effective treatment option for chronic malignant pain.
  • It should be considered for patients with adequate performance scores and life expectancy.
  • Intrathecal pain treatment offers a superior alternative for select patient populations.