Treatment of cancer pain with continuous opioid via spinal catheters

Continuous intrathecal morphine treatment of cancer pain is reviewed on the basis of a literature search. Clinical, pharmacological and technical aspects are described, and the indications and potential complications are discussed. Three case histories illustrate the practical conduct and problems....

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Published inUgeskrift for læger Vol. 156; no. 14; p. 2070
Main Authors Skadborg, M K, Behrens, J K, Felsby, S, Carlsson, P S
Format Journal Article
LanguageDanish
Published Denmark 04.04.1994
Subjects
Analgesia, Patient-Controlled - adverse effects
Analgesics, Opioid - administration & dosage
Analgesics, Opioid - adverse effects
Catheters, Indwelling - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Infusion Pumps, Implantable - adverse effects
Injections, Spinal - adverse effects
Male
Middle Aged
Morphine - administration & dosage
Morphine - adverse effects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Palliative Care - methods
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Summary:Continuous intrathecal morphine treatment of cancer pain is reviewed on the basis of a literature search. Clinical, pharmacological and technical aspects are described, and the indications and potential complications are discussed. Three case histories illustrate the practical conduct and problems. The authors conclude that continuous intrathecal morphine treatment offers significant therapeutical advantages, when pain relief is not provided by conventional methods.
ISSN:0041-5782