Elimination of pain by percutaneous thermorhizolysis in patients with inoperable bronchial carcinoma
John, F.; Opl, G.
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift 131(17): 427-430
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-5341 PMID: 6171106 Document Number: 178130
The percutaneous thermorhizolysis is a relatively simple technique for interrupting root function in the paravertebral space. Pain-conducting fibers can be selectively inactivated by a thermal probe heated to controlled temperatures. In a series of 25 cases with terminal cancer pain syndrome a good to very good relief of pain was obtained in 18 cases. In 4 cases the pain relief was partial. Only in 3 cases the treatment was completely ineffective. The procedure can be applied to patients who are debilitated due to carcinoma or old age and can be repeated if necessary.