J Korean Pain Soc.  1990 Jun;3(1):21-26.

Follow up Observation after Splanchnic Nerve Block

• Kim YA
• Yoon DM
• Oh HK

Abstract

One hundred among 320 patients who underwent splanchnic nerve block were evaluated retrospectively by telephone or letters. After splanchnic nerve block most of the patient experienced relatively good pain relief until death. The results were as follows 1) The duration of pain relief and survival time were well correlated. 2) The duration of survival time after the block was varied from 35 days to 240 days These data suggest that the splanchnic nerve block is a satisfactory and reliable method for terminal cancer pain and results in a painless life until death.

MeSH Terms

Follow-Up Studies*
Humans
Retrospective Studies
Splanchnic Nerves*
Telephone