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KMID : 0356920110610010079
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Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2011 Volume.61 No. 1 p.79 ~ p.82
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Radiofrequency thermocoagulation of the thoracic splanchnic nerve in functional abdominal pain syndrome -A case report-
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Choi Ji-Won
Joo Eun-Young
Lee Sang-Hyun
Lee Chul-Joong
Kim Tae-Hyeong
Sim Woo-Seok
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Abstract
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The thoracic splanchnic nerve block has been used in managing abdominal pain, especially for pains arising from abdominal cancers. A 27-year-old male patient who had a constant abdominal pain was referred to our clinic for pain management but had no organic disease. The numeric rating scale (NRS) for pain scored 7/10. We applied a diagnostic thoracic splanchnic nerve block under the diagnosis of functional abdominal pain syndrome. Since the block reduced the pain, we applied a radiofrequency thermocoagulation at the T11 and T12 vertebral level. Thereafter, his symptoms improved markedly with pain decreasing to an NRS score of 2-3/10. Hereby, we report a successful management of functional abdominal pain via radiofrequency thermocoagulation of the thoracic splanchnic nerves.
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KEYWORD
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Functional abdominal pain syndrome, Radiofrequency thermocoagulation, Thoracic splanchnic nerve block
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