Intrathecal morphine delivery at prepontine cistern to control refractory cancer-related pain: a case report of extensive metastatic and refractory cancer pain

Abstract Background Extensive metastatic and refractory cancer pain is common, and exhibits a dissatisfactory response to the conventional intrathecal infusion of opioid analgesics. Case Presentation The present study reports a case of an extensive metastatic esophageal cancer patient with severe in...

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Published in:BMC Anesthesiology
Main Authors: Qing Li, Yan-ling Long, Yun-wu He, Hui Long, Zhen-ping Xiao, Yong-lin Li, Wu-zhou Yang, Li-ping Jiang, Wei Gao, Cong Zou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Subjects:
Extensive metastatic and refractory cancer pain
Prepontine cistern
Intrathecal delivery
Subarachnoid
Opioid receptors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-024-02426-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-024-02426-8

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