The use of pulsed radiofrequency treatment for chronic benign pancreatitis pain.

Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain · 2009 · Unclear · Very low evidence

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The authors describe their experience using pulsed radiofrequency treatment in two patients with chronic benign pancreatitis pain; specific outcomes are not reported in the abstract.

Study snapshot

PublicationPain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain · 2009

Study typecase_report

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingVery low

Abstract

Current analgesic strategies for the management of pain caused by chronic benign pancreatitis are poorly defined and frequently unsuccessful. Strategies have included pharmacotherapy, surgery, and interventional pain techniques such as celiac plexus blockade. Persistent quality analgesia with acceptable side effect profiles is difficult to achieve. Pulsed radiofrequency treatment is a minimally neurodestructive technique that may alter nerve conduction and offer a reduction in pain perception. We describe our experience with this technique in two patients with pain secondary to chronic benign pancreatitis.

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Study typecase_report

Effect directionunclear

PopulationPatients with pain secondary to chronic benign pancreatitis

Sample size2

ExposureNot supplied

Evidence strengthVery lowConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The authors describe their experience using pulsed radiofrequency treatment in two patients with chronic benign pancreatitis pain; specific outcomes are not reported in the abstract.

Outcomes measured

Pain reduction/analgesia
Side effect profile/acceptability (mentioned generally)

Limitations

Case report design
Very small sample size (two patients)
No quantitative results provided in the abstract
No comparator/control described

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2008.00254.x
PubMed: 19210634

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