Neuropathic pain sometimes needs invasive pain therapy. We present the case of a patient with cancer-related neuropathic pain untreatable with conventional pain therapy after tumour-embolization. The patient was treated successfully with intrathecal (i.t.) administration of S(+)-ketamine, in addition to morphine. Plasma concentrations of S(+)-ketamine were measured regularly throughout the treatment. Continuous i.t. administration of S(+)-ketamine over a period of 3 months demonstrated low plasma levels and no unwanted side-effects.
机构:Univ Sydney, Royal N Shore Hosp, Pain Management & Res Ctr, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
Hocking, G
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Cousins, MJ
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Hocking, G
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Cousins, MJ
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