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| Year : 2016 | Volume
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Radiofrequency ablation of superior hypogastric plexus for the management of pelvic cancer pain
Neerja Bharti1, Navneet Singla2, Yatindra K Batra1
1 Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana, India
2 Department of Neurosurgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Neerja Bharti
Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh - 160 012, Punjab and Haryana
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0970-5333.173481
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Radiofrequency ablation is a safe and minimally invasive procedure that has been found effective for the treatment of various chronic pain conditions. Hereby, we report a case of severe pelvic pain due to advanced carcinoma cervix refractory to oral medications that was managed successfully by radiofrequency ablation of the superior hypogastric plexus under fluoroscopy. Her pain relieved markedly immediately after the procedure with significant reduction in opioid consumption. The effect was sustained during her follow-up period with improved quality of life. |
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