Neurosurgical techniques in the treatment of chronic pain

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作者
Varma, T. R. K. [1 ]
机构
[1] Walton Ctr Neurol & Neurosurg, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
关键词
brain; chronic; cordotomy; dorsal root entry zone; glycerol; management; microballoon compression; microvascular decompression; motor cortex; neuroablation; neurolysis; neurosurgery; pain; radiofrequency; stimulation; trigeminal neuralgia;
D O I
10.1383/anes.6.2.58.59090
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
Many surgical procedures have been undertaken in an attempt to alleviate chronic pain and most involve ablation or excision of neural tissue. Present neurosurgical techniques, based on current understanding of the pathophysiology of pain, attempt to modify or modulate pain pathways. It is sometimes possible to treat the cause of chronic pain, and investigations must always be directed at this possibility. Only when treatable causes have been excluded should other treatment modalities for chronic pain be considered.
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页码:58 / 60
页数:4
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