Spinal cord stimulation: a possible therapeutic alternative for chronic mesenteric ischaemia

Ceballos, Alejandro; Cabezudo, Luis Vega; Bovaira, Maite; Fenollosa, P.; Moro, Blanca

doi:10.1016/s0304-3959(00)00266-9

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“…Several initial studies have since demonstrated the benefit of SCS in abdominal visceral disease. Ceballos et al 87 demonstrated reduction in pain scores and decrease in narcotic use in a patient treated for mesenteric ischemia. Trial stimulation was 13 days, with implantation followed for 12 months and the electrode placed at T6.…”

Section: Abdominal and Visceral Pain Syndromesmentioning

confidence: 97%

Spinal Cord Stimulation: An Update

2008

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Summary:Spinal cord stimulation has been used in the treatment of many chronic pain disorders since 1967. In this update, the indications for spinal cord stimulation are reviewed with attention to recent publications. A focused review of the literature on abdominal and visceral pain syndromes is also provided. Furthermore, the technology has evolved from the use of monopolar electrodes to complex electrode arrays. Similarly, the power source has changed from a radio frequency-driven system to a rechargeable impulse generator. These topics are covered, along with a short discussion of implant technique. Finally, we include a review of complications of such therapy. SCS as a technology and therapy continues to evolve.

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Section: Abdominal and Visceral Pain Syndromesmentioning

confidence: 97%

Spinal Cord Stimulation: An Update

2008

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“…Similarly Jivegard et al 3 demonstrated SCS to produce a significant improvement in rest pain in 91% and improved ulcer healing in 58% of patients with lower limb necrosis. Though not previously described for mesenteric ischaemia in the acute phase, SCS has been described in one report to provide complete analgesia for chronic inferior mesenteric ischaemia for an 11-month observation period 4. A series of 35 heterogeneous patients undergoing SCS for chronic abdominal visceral pain found that 86% described more than 50% reduction in pain within a median of 9 days.…”

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confidence: 99%

Non-surgical management of superior mesenteric artery thrombosis using spinal cord stimulation

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BMJ Case Reports

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We report the use of a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) for non-surgical management of superior mesenteric artery thrombosis. A 59-year-old woman with polycythaemia rubra vera presented with extensive superior mesenteric artery thrombosis not amenable to surgical or endovascular revascularisation. A SCS was implanted for analgesia thereby allowing enteral feeding to be tolerated during the acute period. Four months later the patient developed a focal ischaemic jejunal stricture and underwent resection of a short segment of small bowel with primary anastomosis that healed without complication. Spinal cord stimulation can facilitate non-surgical management of mesenteric ischaemia.

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“…Since its first use over 3 decades ago when electrodes were placed subdurally over the [22][23][24][25][26][27][28] Spinal cord stimulation provides a safe, effective, and convenient treatment option for patients with cancer-related low back pain. Spinal cord stimulation has many advantages over conservative treatments as well as more invasive techniques.…”

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confidence: 99%