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Cryoanalgesia for Relief of Pain after Thoractomy [PDF]
One hundred patients undergoing thoracotomy had their intercostal nerves blocked by cryoanalgesia before closure and the effect of this on their postoperative pain was evaluated. Of the 100 patients, 79 were free of pain, 12 had some discomfort, and nine reported severe pain necessitating narcotic analgesia (mean 1.5 injections per patient).
O, Maiwand, A R, Makey
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11. Cervicogenic headache and occipital neuralgia
Abstract Introduction Cervicogenic headache (CEH) and occipital neuralgia (ON) are headaches originating in the occiput and that radiate to the vertex. Because of the intimate relationship between structures based in the occiput and those in the upper cervical region, there is significant overlap between the presentation of CEH and ON. Diagnosis starts
Nicole Lefel +4 more
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Phantom limb pain pertains to the experience of painful sensations in an amputated limb. It is highly prevalent and negatively impacts patients’ quality of life.
O\u27Connor, Lizabeth A
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Radiofrequency and Cryoneurolysis in Pain Management: Development, Technique, and Application
Radiofrequency and cryoneurolysis are promising options for managing chronic and acute pain. These minimally invasive techniques target nerve structures to alleviate pain in various conditions. This narrative review aims to provide an overview of the historical development, current techniques, applications, and existing evidence for radiofrequency and ...
Paul Elhomsy +4 more
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Is Cryoanalgesia an Effective Supplemental Method of Post-Thoracotomy Pain Management? [PDF]
Objective: The objective of this EBM review is to determine if cryoanalgesia is an effective addition to pain management protocols for patients post-thoracotomy. Study Design: This EBM review examines three randomized controlled trials.
Boyce, Jency
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Best Evidence Summary for Perioperative Pain Management in Patients With Pectus Excavatum
Background: Pectus excavatum is a common congenital chest wall deformity that can lead to significant cardiopulmonary compression and psychological distress. The minimally invasive Nuss procedure is the standard treatment, but it often results in severe postoperative pain.
Yi Liang +4 more
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Percutaneous cryoanalgesia in pain management: a case-series
Background: Cryoanalgesia, also known as cryoneuroablation or cryoneurolysis, is a specialized technique for providing long-term pain relief. Methods: There are presented retrospective data on pain relief and changes in function after cryoanalgesia ...
Bellini, Martina; Pain Management Unit, San Carlo Clinic, Paderno Dugnano (MI), Italy +1 more
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Abstract Implications of repeated resections of pulmonary metastasis (PM) are not well documented in the modern era. Fifteen children underwent two (n = 8), three (n = 3), or four or more (n = 3) resections (total = 38 procedures), most commonly for osteosarcoma (71%).
Nikhil R. Shah +8 more
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Background Low-back pain, including facet joint pain, accounts for up to 20 % of all sick leaves in DenmarkA proposed treatment option is cryoneurolysis.
K. Truong +5 more
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Abstract The assessment of gas exchange under varying ambient and metabolic conditions is an important and fundamental investigation of respiratory function. The gold standard is an arterial blood gas (ABG) sample; however, the procedure is not universally performed by medical scientists, is not standardised, and is typically taught by a subjective ...
Leigh M. Seccombe +4 more
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