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Computed tomography guided lumbar sympathetic block for complex regional pain syndrome in a child: A case report and review
Author(s) -
Nordmann Giles R.,
Lauder Gillian R.,
Grier David J.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
european journal of pain
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.305
H-Index - 109
eISSN - 1532-2149
pISSN - 1090-3801
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejpain.2005.05.006
Subject(s) - complex regional pain syndrome , medicine , lumbar , computed tomography , etiology , anesthesia , radiology
The aim of this paper is to describe the first reported use of computed tomography (CT) guided lumbar sympathetic block as treatment of a case of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in a child. The potential aetiology of CRPS is discussed in relation to the mechanism of action of local anaesthetics used in the block. Based on the successful treatment of this child and the documented success of its use in adults, we conclude that despite the minimal dose of radiation given, CT guided lumbar sympathetic block is an important treatment option in CRPS in children.