J Korean Pain Soc.  1990 Jun;3(1):11-14.

Pain Management for Cancer Patients

• Hwang KH

Abstract

Thirty-two cancer patients were treated with various pain control methods. In those who had localized pain or more than 1 year life expectancy. The author preferred neurolytic blockade for whom had localized pain or had more than 1 year life-expectancy to epidural or intrathecal narcotica The latter methods were saved as a last resort. Effective pain relief was achieved in over 80% of those treated. There were no serious complications. Of the 12 epidural or intrathecally implanted catheter with subcutaneous tunneling cases, successful pain management was possible throughout the remainder of life which was from 1 week to 6 months.

MeSH Terms

Catheters
Health Resorts
Humans
Life Expectancy
Pain Management*