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[Pancoast's syndrome from the analgesic viewpoint. Our current orientation]
Minerva Anestesiologica
|November 1, 1981
Summary
New surgical techniques offer pain relief for Pancoast's syndrome. These methods target specific nerves and ganglia to alleviate cervical-brachial and thoracic-scapular pain associated with this condition.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Surgical Anatomy
Context:
- Pancoast's syndrome presents distinct cervical-brachial and thoracic-scapular pain patterns.
- Understanding neuroanatomy is crucial for effective pain management.
Purpose:
- To introduce and describe two novel surgical approaches for Pancoast's syndrome pain relief.
- To detail the specific nerve and ganglion targets for each surgical method.
Summary:
- The first method involves brachial plexus release, over-scapular nerve dissection, and stellate ganglion removal.
- The second method focuses on dissecting and removing the first two or three intercostal nerves and their thoracic ganglia.
- Both techniques aim to provide antalgic treatment for Pancoast's syndrome.
Impact:
- These surgical innovations offer potential for improved pain management in Pancoast's syndrome patients.
- The study discusses the advantages and outcomes of these new antalgic interventions.