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Pain relief in chronic pancreatitis with epidural buprenorphine injection
1Savitribai Fule Municipal Hospital, Kolhapur.
Abstract
Background:
The management of intractable pain in chronic pancreatitis is difficult. A novel method for its relief is described.
Methods:
Twelve patients were given a mixture of buprenorphine (0.3 mg) and blood (10-15 mL) into the epidural space.
Results:
All patients had pain relief lasting up to six months.
Conclusion:
Epidural buprenorphine injection is a simple, safe and effective method for pain relief in chronic pancreatitis.