Interpleural catheter analgesia for chronic pain treatment--a case report
el-Dawlatly, A.A.; al-Faqih, S.R.
Middle East Journal of Anaesthesiology 12(5): 469-474
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0544-0440 PMID: 7935235 Document Number: 428395
In summary, we present a case in which long-lasting relief of upper abdominal cancer pain was achieved by injections of local anesthetic through the interpleural approach. This technique may be a good alternative to coeliac plexus block in selected cases. Furthermore, if pain relief in such a case proves to be only transient, injections of dilute phenol might provide permanent relief.