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Duan Q, Zhou Y, Zhi J, Liu Q, Xu J, Yang D. Establishment of stellate ganglion block in mice. Eur J Med Res 2024; 29:220. [PMID: 38576012 PMCID: PMC10993477 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-024-01815-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND There have been no reports on the successful implementation of stellate ganglion block (SGB) in mice. OBJECTIVES This study aims to investigate a new method for implementing SGB in mice by placing them in a supine position with abducted upper limbs and touching the trachea and sternoclavicular joint with the hand. METHODS Fifty BABL/C mice, 8-10 weeks, were selected and randomly divided into four groups: control group (n = 5); SGB-R group (n = 15); SGB-L group (n = 15); and SGB-L + R (group n = 15). SGB was administered with 0.15% ropivacaine solution in a volume of 0.1 mL. The control group received equal volumes of saline. Horner's syndrome, heart rate, and complications such as brachial plexus block, vascular injury, pneumothorax, local anesthetic toxicity, and death were observed. RESULTS Horner's syndrome developed in 100% of SGB surviving mice; no difference was seen in the time to onset (100.4 ± 13.4 vs 96.7 ± 12.4, mean ± SD, seconds) and duration (264.1 ± 40.5 vs 296.3 ± 48.0, mean ± SD, min) of Horner's syndrome in the left and right SGB (P > 0.05). Compared with the control group (722 [708-726], median [IQR], bpm), the heart rate was significantly slowed down in the right SGB (475 [451.5-491], median [IQR], bpm) (P < 0.05). While the heart rate was slowed down after performing the left SGB, the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The overall complication rate was 18.4%, with a brachial plexus block rate of 12.3%, a vascular injury rate of 4.6%, and a mortality rate of 1.5%, as well as no local anesthetic toxicity (includes bilateral implementation of SGB) or pneumothorax manifestations were found. CONCLUSIONS This method allows for the successful implementation of SGB in a mouse model.
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- Qirui Duan
- Department of Anesthesia, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100144, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100144, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100144, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100144, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100144, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100144, China.
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Lam CM, Sanderson M, Vu DT, Sayed D, Latif U, Chadwick AL, Staats P, York A, Smith G, Velagapudi V, Khan TW. Musculoskeletal and Neuropathic Pain in COVID-19. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:332. [PMID: 38337848 PMCID: PMC10855145 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14030332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Chronic pain constitutes a significant disease burden globally and accounts for a substantial portion of healthcare spending. The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an increase in this burden as patients presented with musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain after contracting COVID-19 or had their chronic pain symptoms exacerbated by the virus. This extensive literature review analyzes the epidemiology of pain pre-pandemic, the costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of the virus on the body, mechanisms of pain, management of chronic pain post-pandemic, and potential treatment options available for people living with chronic pain who have had or are currently infected with COVID-19.
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- Christopher M. Lam
- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (C.M.L.); (M.S.); (D.T.V.); (D.S.); (U.L.); (A.L.C.); (A.Y.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (C.M.L.); (M.S.); (D.T.V.); (D.S.); (U.L.); (A.L.C.); (A.Y.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (C.M.L.); (M.S.); (D.T.V.); (D.S.); (U.L.); (A.L.C.); (A.Y.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (C.M.L.); (M.S.); (D.T.V.); (D.S.); (U.L.); (A.L.C.); (A.Y.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (C.M.L.); (M.S.); (D.T.V.); (D.S.); (U.L.); (A.L.C.); (A.Y.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (C.M.L.); (M.S.); (D.T.V.); (D.S.); (U.L.); (A.L.C.); (A.Y.)
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- National Spine and Pain Centers, Frederick, MD 21702, USA;
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (C.M.L.); (M.S.); (D.T.V.); (D.S.); (U.L.); (A.L.C.); (A.Y.)
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- School of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (G.S.); (V.V.)
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- School of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (G.S.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (C.M.L.); (M.S.); (D.T.V.); (D.S.); (U.L.); (A.L.C.); (A.Y.)
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Soecknick S. Stellate ganglion block with procaine in breast cancer survivors with hot flashes and sleep disturbances undergoing Endocrine Therapy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e36848. [PMID: 38215092 PMCID: PMC10783302 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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Breast cancer survivors under endocrine therapy (ET) suffer from side effects such as hot flashes and sleep disturbance accompanied by poor quality of life. Many quit ET early and reduce their survival rate. Guidelines recommend gabapentin next to yoga or acupuncture. The role of side effects related to compliance with ET over years require new and effective therapies. Stellate ganglion block (SGB) has shown evidence of safety and efficacy and was found to be more effective than pregabalin without side effects. However, practical guidelines for the long-term use of SGB are still missing. We primarily used procaine instead of bupivacaine presuming effectiveness paired with lower toxic risks. Twenty-nine breast cancer survivors with severe hot flashes and sleep disturbance under ET received SGB with Procaine. Diaries recorded hot flashes and sleep quality scores up to week 24. All patients took part and none refused SGB. Each Patient received one SGB every 4 weeks without any side effects observed. Weekly scores were reduced from baseline by -33.6% (P < .01) (hot flashes) and -22.3% (P < .01) (sleep disturbances) after 4, and by -58.8% (P < .01) (hot flashes) and -50.8% (P < .01) (sleep disturbances) after twenty-for weeks. A wavelike reduction indicated a limited effect of a single SGB during continuous ET. We showed, that procaine in SGB is as effective as bupivacaine with lower risks and costs. High significant reductions in hot flashes and sleep disturbances after 1 and 6 months were found. We conclude that breast cancer survivors need individual treatment with SGB due to her personal impact. Hence, SGB should find its way to guidelines and daily routines as a valuable method for treating side effects in breast cancer survivors undergoing ET.
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Vinyes D, Muñoz-Sellart M, Fischer L. Therapeutic Use of Low-Dose Local Anesthetics in Pain, Inflammation, and Other Clinical Conditions: A Systematic Scoping Review. J Clin Med 2023; 12:7221. [PMID: 38068272 PMCID: PMC10707454 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12237221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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The use of low-dose local anesthetics (LAs) has significantly transformed patient care by providing rapid and effective relief of pain and other clinical conditions while minimizing recovery time. This study aims to identify and describe the existing scientific evidence on the therapeutic use of low-dose LAs in various conditions and to identify gaps in the current literature in order to prioritize future research. This systematic scoping review adhered to the methodological guidelines outlined in the Arksey and O'Malley framework, which includes five distinct stages. Of the 129 studies included, 37.98% (n = 49) were clinical trials, 55.03% (n = 71) were observational studies, and 6.97% (n = 9) were systematic reviews. The most commonly reported indication for the use of low-dose LAs was chronic pain management (72.86%), followed by acute pain management (13.17%). Additionally, non-pain-related indications were also identified (13.95%). Overall, the administration of low-dose, short-acting LAs demonstrated favorable outcomes in terms of pain management and reduction in anxiety and depression scales, thereby having a positive impact on the patients' quality of life. This review represents the first systematic scoping review regarding the therapeutic role of LAs. To substantiate the reported positive effects on efficacy and safety, further rigorous research comprising larger, well-designed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and long-term outcome monitoring is imperative.
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- David Vinyes
- Institute of Neural Therapy and Regulatory Medicine, 08202 Sabadell, Spain;
- Master of Permanent Training in Medical and Dental Neural Therapy, University of Barcelona—IL3, 08018 Barcelona, Spain
- Neural Therapy Research Foundation, 08202 Sabadell, Spain
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- Institute of Neural Therapy and Regulatory Medicine, 08202 Sabadell, Spain;
- Master of Permanent Training in Medical and Dental Neural Therapy, University of Barcelona—IL3, 08018 Barcelona, Spain
- Neural Therapy Research Foundation, 08202 Sabadell, Spain
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- Formerly Neural Therapy, Institute of Complementary and Integrative Medicine (IKIM), University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland;
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Vinyes D, Muñoz-Sellart M, Caballero TG. Local anesthetics as a therapeutic tool for post COVID-19 patients: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29358. [PMID: 35839020 PMCID: PMC11132361 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Post COVID-19 syndrome (PC-19S) appears to be independent of acute illness severity and humoral response. The involvement of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), expressed by dysautonomia, has been hypothesized as a contributor. Several studies have associated the therapeutic effects of local anesthetics (LA) to their action on the ANS. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of therapeutic injections with LA linked to clinical improvement in a patient with PC-19S. PATIENT CONCERNS AND DIAGNOSES This was a 54-year-old-man with postCOVID-19 symptoms lasting 14 weeks, including fatigue, breathlessness, diarrhea, muscle pain, and emotional lability. INTERVENTIONS AND OUTCOME Injections of 0.5% procaine in the stellate ganglion (SG) and sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG), and in clinically relevant points in the scalp, thorax, and abdomen were performed 3 times over 3 months. The patient reported progressive improvement and was asymptomatic upon completing the treatment. Prescribed medications were discontinued. The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) score showed significant improvement across all SF-36-domains. CONCLUSION Subanesthetic doses of LA injected in clinically relevant points led to rapid and complete symptom resolution in this patient with PC-19S. Targeted LA injections may have therapeutic benefits in PC-19S and in other chronic diseases linked to stress and inflammation.
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- David Vinyes
- Institute of Neural Therapy and Regulatory Medicine, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
- Campus Docent de Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain
- Neural Therapy Research Foundation, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Neural Therapy and Regulatory Medicine, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
- Campus Docent de Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain
- Neural Therapy Research Foundation, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Neural Therapy and Regulatory Medicine, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
- Campus Docent de Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain
- Neural Therapy Research Foundation, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
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Effects of the Ultrasound-Guided Stellate Ganglion Block on Hemodynamics, Stress Response, and Gastrointestinal Function in Postoperative Patients with Colorectal Cancer. COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND NEUROSCIENCE 2022; 2022:2056969. [PMID: 35875745 PMCID: PMC9303094 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2056969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Objective The aim of the study was to study the effects of the ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block on hemodynamics, stressful response, and postoperative gastrointestinal functions in patients with colorectal cancer. Methods A total of 100 patients with colorectal cancer hospitalized from January 2021 to December 2021 were selected. After anesthesia induction, the right stellate ganglion block was performed under ultrasound guidance in the research group and the general anesthesia was performed in the control group. The heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure (MAP), epinephrine, cortisol, self-rating anxiety scale (SAS), Ramsay sedation score (RSS), postoperative bowel sound recovery time, anal exhaust time, and the incidence of gastrointestinal adverse reactions 24 hours after operation were studied pre-and post-24-hour anesthesia induction. Results Following 24-hour operation, the HR and MAP values were largely reduced (p < 0.05). Following 24-hour operation, epinephrine and cortisol became obviously higher (p < 0.05). After 24-hour operation, the levels of epinephrine and cortisol in the research group were greatly lower. The score of the SAS in the study cohort was less than that of the controls (p < 0.05). The RSS of the research group was obviously increased (p < 0.05). The recovery time of intestinal sound and the anal exhaust time of the study cohort became remarkably shorter (p < 0.05). The incidence of gastrointestinal adverse reactions 24 hours after operation of the study cohort was much less common (p < 0.05). Conclusion The ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block can reduce the fluctuation of blood circulation during radical resection of colorectal cancer, reduce postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction and stress reaction, relieve patients' anxiety, and contribute to the recovery of gastrointestinal function.
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Association of Cardiac Autonomic Responses with Clinical Outcomes of Myasthenia Gravis: Short-Term Analysis of the Heart-Rate and Blood Pressure Variability. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11133697. [PMID: 35806988 PMCID: PMC9267657 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11133697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Introduction: The aim of the study was to assess cardiac and autonomic function in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) and to explore its relationship with disease outcomes. Methods: Thirty-eight patients with an MG were enrolled (median age 40.5 years; median disease duration 5.5 years). Cardiovascular parameters, baroreflex sensitivity (BRS), spectral indices of short-term heart rate (HRV), and systolic blood pressure variability (SBPV) were compared with age- and gender-matched controls (n = 30). Cardiac autonomic function was assessed during the response to standing (tilt) and deep breathing tests (expiration/inspiration ratio-E/I). Results: HR and BP responses to the tilt test were similar in both groups. MG patients, as compared to controls, were characterized by altered SBPV at rest, significantly reduced HR response to the deep breathing test (p < 0.001), increased sympathovagal balance after tilt (delta LF/HF-RRI, p = 0.037), and lower values of BRS (p = 0.007) and hemodynamic parameters, i.e., cardiac index, index contractility, left ventricular work index, at rest and during tilt. There was no association between disease duration and autonomic parameters. Disease severity, as determined by MGFA (Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America) corrected for age and sex, was an independent predictor of diminished vagal tone (E/I ratio) and increased sympathetic response to tilt (delta LF/HF-RRI) as measured with HRV. Lower BRS was associated with greater disease severity and older age. Hemodynamic parameters were predominantly predicted by age and sex. Conclusion: Our results confirm cardiac autonomic dysfunction among MG patients with predominant parasympathetic impairment. Clinicians should consider evaluation of autonomic balance in MG patients with, or at risk for, cardiovascular disease.
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Engel R, Barop H, Giebel J, Ludin SM, Fischer L. The Influence of Modern Neurophysiology on the Previous Definitions of "Segment" and "Interference Field" in Neural Therapy. Complement Med Res 2022; 29:257-267. [PMID: 35114664 DOI: 10.1159/000522391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND In neural therapy, local anesthetics are injected for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Up until now, a distinction has been made between "local/segmental neural therapy" and "interference field therapy". This division dating back to the middle of the last century was based on the assumption that anatomical and clinical segments were identical. However, this is only true for the projection symptoms, which are limited to metamerism. All pathophysiological processes beyond this segment were called "interference field events" ("outside of any segmental order" and "not explainable by neuroanatomical circuitry"). SUMMARY However, modern neurophysiology no longer recognizes segmental boundaries, taking into account the occurrence of cross-segmental sensitization processes, neuroplastic changes, immune processes, and neurogenic inflammation. In addition, new insights into neuroanatomical circuitry have also contributed to segmental expansion. Thus, the former definition of the interference field effect (considered to be outside any segmental order) is considered obsolete. Nowadays, interference fields are called "neuromodulatory triggers". They can act anywhere, both locally and fairly distant, and even systemically. Key Message: Thus, it is no longer tenable to classify interference field therapy as "unscientific" and "not recognized" while local and segmental neural therapy is being scientifically recognized.
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- Raphaela Engel
- Formerly Neural Therapy, University of Bern, IKIM, Bern, Switzerland
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- Practice for Neural Therapy, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Anatomy and Cell Biology, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Formerly Neural Therapy, University of Bern, IKIM, Bern, Switzerland,
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Fischer L, Barop H, Ludin SM, Schaible HG. Regulation of acute reflectory hyperinflammation in viral and other diseases by means of stellate ganglion block. A conceptual view with a focus on Covid-19. Auton Neurosci 2022; 237:102903. [PMID: 34894589 PMCID: PMC9761017 DOI: 10.1016/j.autneu.2021.102903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Whereas the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the immune system used to be assigned separate functions, it has now become clear that the ANS and the immune system (and thereby inflammatory cascades) work closely together. During an acute immune response (e. g., in viral infection like Covid-19) the ANS and the immune system establish a fast interaction resulting in "physiological" inflammation. Based on our knowledge of the modulation of inflammation by the ANS we propose that a reflectory malfunction of the ANS with hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) may be involved in the generation of acute hyperinflammation. We believe that sympathetic hyperactivity triggers a hyperresponsiveness of the immune system ("cytokine storm") with consecutive tissue damage. These reflectory neuroimmunological and inflammatory cascades constitute a general reaction principle of the organism under the leadership of the ANS and does not only occur in viral infections, although Covid-19 is a typical current example therefore. Within the overreaction several interdependent pathological positive feedback loops can be detected in which the SNS plays an important part. Consequently, there is a chance to regulate the hyperinflammation by influencing the SNS. This can be achieved by a stellate ganglion block (SGB) with local anesthetics, temporarily disrupting the pathological positive feedback loops. Thereafter, the complex neuroimmune system has the chance to reorganize itself. Previous clinical and experimental data have confirmed a favorable outcome in hyperinflammation (including pneumonia) after SGB (measurable e. g. by a reduction in proinflammatory cytokines).
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- Lorenz Fischer
- University of Bern, Interventional Pain Management, General Internal Medicine, Schwanengasse 5/7, 3011 Bern, Switzerland.
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- Neural Therapy, Friedrich-Legahn-Str. 2, 22587 Hamburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Jena, Institute of Physiology1/Neurophysiology, Teichgraben 8, 07743 Jena, Germany.
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Bölük Şenlikci H, Odabaşı ÖS, Ural Nazlıkul FG, Nazlıkul H. Effects of local anaesthetics (neural therapy) on pain and hand functions in patients with De Quervain tenosynovitis: A prospective randomised controlled study. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e14581. [PMID: 34185386 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE De Quervain tenosynovitis is the most common cause of lateral wrist pain. The diagnosis can be made with the Finkelstein test when pain is provoked with wrist ulnar deviation. Conservative treatment including rest, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication and physical therapy is applied first, then there may be a need for corticosteroid injections, and in resistant cases, surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of neural therapy (NT) on pain and hand functions in patients with De Quervain tenosynovitis. METHODS A total of 36 patients admitted between May 2019 and March 2020 were randomly assigned to neural therapy (NT) and control groups. Hand rest and thumb spica splint were applied to all the patients, and NT interventions to the NT group only. A visual analogue scale (VAS) and the Duruöz Hand index (DHI) were used to measure pain and functionality at baseline, then at 1 and 12 months after the end of the treatment. RESULTS The NT and control groups both showed improvements in VAS and DHI scores at 1 and 12 months compared with baseline (P < .001) according to within group comparisons. The VAS scores were significantly lower at both 1 and 12 months compared with baseline in the NT group (P < .001, P = .002 respectively). The DHI scores were lower in the NT group at 1 month (P = .009), and at 12 months there was no significant difference between the two groups (P = .252). No adverse effects were seen in any patient. CONCLUSION NT seems to be effective in reducing pain and improving hand functions in patients with De Quervain tenosynovitis.
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- Hüma Bölük Şenlikci
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Başkent University Medical School Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara City Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital, Yıldırım Beyazıt University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
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- International Federation of Medical Associations of Neural therapy, Ankara, Turkey
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Fleckenstein J, Neuberger EWI, Bormuth P, Comes F, Schneider A, Banzer W, Fischer L, Simon P. Investigation of the Sympathetic Regulation in Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: Results of an RCT. Front Physiol 2021; 12:697335. [PMID: 34603072 PMCID: PMC8481669 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.697335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Sports-related pain and injury is directly linked to tissue inflammation, thus involving the autonomic nervous system (ANS). In the present experimental study, we disable the sympathetic part of the ANS by applying a stellate ganglion block (SGB) in an experimental model of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) of the biceps muscle. We included 45 healthy participants (female 11, male 34, age 24.16 ± 6.67 years [range 18-53], BMI 23.22 ± 2.09 kg/m2) who were equally randomized to receive either (i) an SGB prior to exercise-induced DOMS (preventive), (ii) sham intervention in addition to DOMS (control/sham), or (iii) SGB after the induction of DOMS (rehabilitative). The aim of the study was to determine whether and to what extent sympathetically maintained pain (SMP) is involved in DOMS processing. Focusing on the muscular area with the greatest eccentric load (biceps distal fifth), a significant time × group interaction on the pressure pain threshold was observed between preventive SGB and sham (p = 0.034). There was a significant effect on pain at motion (p = 0.048), with post hoc statistical difference at 48 h (preventive SGB Δ1.09 ± 0.82 cm VAS vs. sham Δ2.05 ± 1.51 cm VAS; p = 0.04). DOMS mediated an increase in venous cfDNA -as a potential molecular/inflammatory marker of DOMS- within the first 24 h after eccentric exercise (time effect p = 0.018), with a peak at 20 and 60 min. After 60 min, cfDNA levels were significantly decreased comparing preventive SGB to sham (unpaired t-test p = 0.008). At both times, 20 and 60 min, cfDNA significantly correlated with observed changes in PPT. The 20-min increase was more sensitive, as it tended toward significance at 48 h (r = 0.44; p = 0.1) and predicted the early decrease of PPT following preventive stellate blocks at 24 h (r = 0.53; p = 0.04). Our study reveals the broad impact of the ANS on DOMS and exercise-induced pain. For the first time, we have obtained insights into the sympathetic regulation of pain and inflammation following exercise overload. As this study is of a translational pilot character, further research is encouraged to confirm and specify our observations.
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- Johannes Fleckenstein
- Department of Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Institute of Sports Sciences, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation and Disease Prevention, Institute of Sports Sciences, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Institute of Sports Sciences, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Institute of Sports Sciences, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic University Hospital Friedrichsheim gGmbH, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Institute of Sports Sciences, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Institute of Sports Sciences, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Professor em. Interventional Pain Management, Neural Therapy, General Internal Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation and Disease Prevention, Institute of Sports Sciences, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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Rey Novoa M, Muñoz-Sellart M, Catalán Soriano M, Vinyes D. Treatment of Localized Vulvar Pain with Neural Therapy: A Case Series and Literature Review. Complement Med Res 2021; 28:571-577. [PMID: 33845481 DOI: 10.1159/000514945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Localized vulvar pain (LVP) is a common condition among fertile women, with physical and psychosexual implications. Treatment is complex with limited benefits. Neural therapy is a regulatory therapy that uses injections of local anesthetics in low concentrations in specific points to treat different conditions. CASE PRESENTATION We present the cases of 5 women, ages 33-44 years, with LVP treated with procaine 0.5% injections in painful points. Complete relief from pain occurred in 2 patients, and significant improvement in 3. Only 1 or 2 sessions were required. Initial VAS score was ≥70 and decreased to ≤30 after the intervention. The improvement was maintained over time, with a minimum follow-up period of 6 months. None of the patients were able to have sex or use tampons due to pain, but they were able to resume after the intervention. CONCLUSIONS In this case series, local injections of procaine showed a favorable outcome. Future randomized clinical trials could help elucidate the role of this intervention in LVP.
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- Modesto Rey Novoa
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, Spain.,Campus Docent de Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain
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- Campus Docent de Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain.,Neural Therapy Research Foundation, Barcelona, Spain.,Institute of Neural Therapy and Regulatory Medicine, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
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- Campus Docent de Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital del Vendrell, Tarragona, Spain
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- Campus Docent de Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain.,Neural Therapy Research Foundation, Barcelona, Spain.,Institute of Neural Therapy and Regulatory Medicine, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
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Akkuş M, Öner E. Can local infiltration of lidocaine reduce the postoperative atrial fibrillation rate in patients undergoing lobectomy for lung cancer? Acta Chir Belg 2020; 120:265-270. [PMID: 31010387 DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2019.1610259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Background: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) occurs frequently after lung cancer surgery. Unfortunately, owing to the multifactorial etiology of POAF, no single drug or intervention can prevent POAF in all cases. The effects of local interventions after lung cancer surgery are unknown. This study investigated the effects of local infiltration of an anesthetic (lidocaine) on the post-lobectomy POAF rate.Methods: This non-randomized study included 81 patients who underwent lobectomy for lung cancer. Patients were divided into a lidocaine-infiltration group comprising patients who received lidocaine infiltration around the pulmonary veins and a no-intervention group. Patients were monitored for the development of POAF during hospitalization. Pre- and postoperative demographic and clinical data were analyzed.Results: AF occurred in 3 (7.5%) of 40 patients in the lidocaine-infiltration group and in 10 (24.39%) of 41 patients in the standard surgical resection group. Overall, it was observed that intraoperative lidocaine infiltration resulted in a lower POAF rate (p < .05).Conclusion: Local infiltration of lidocaine around the pulmonary veins in patients undergoing lobectomy for lung cancer was associated with a lower incidence of POAF, which is attributable to the local anesthetic and autonomic effects of lidocaine.
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- Murat Akkuş
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Ouyang R, Li X, Wang R, Zhou Q, Sun Y, Lei E. [Effect of ultrasound-guided right stellate ganglion block on perioperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing lung lobectomy: a randomized controlled trial]. Rev Bras Anestesiol 2020; 70:256-261. [PMID: 32532550 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjan.2020.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To observe the effects of preoperative right stellate ganglion block on perioperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing lung lobectomy. METHODS Two hundred patients who underwent a scheduled lobectomy were randomly divided into the S and C groups. The S group was injected with 4mL of 0.2% ropivacaine under ultrasound guidance, and the C group did not receive stellate ganglion block. The patients underwent continuous ECG monitoring, and the incidences of atrial fibrillation and other types of arrhythmias were recorded from the start of surgery to 24hours after surgery. RESULTS The respective incidences of atrial fibrillation in the S group and the C group were 3% and 10% (p=0.045); other atrial arrhythmias were 20% and 38% (p=0.005); and ventricular arrhythmia were 28% and 39% (p=0.09). CONCLUSIONS The results of the study indicated that preoperative right stellate ganglion block can effectively reduce the incidence of intraoperative and postoperative atrial fibrillation.
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- Ru Ouyang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Department of Anesthesiology, Nanchang, China
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- Nanchang University, Graduate School, Department of Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Nanchang University, Graduate School, Department of Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Department of Anesthesiology, Nanchang, China
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- Nanchang University, Graduate School, Department of Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Department of Anesthesiology, Nanchang, China.
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Effects of ultrasound guided ganglion stellate blockade on intraoperative and postoperative hemodynamic responses in laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2019; 15:351-357. [PMID: 32489497 PMCID: PMC7233162 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2019.89653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Laparoscopic gynecologic surgery is one of the most well-known procedures. Pneumoperitoneum with carbon dioxide insufflation can cause unfavorable hemodynamic effects due to catecholamine and vasopressin release. Aim To examine the effects of stellate ganglion block on hemodynamic response and postoperative pain. Material and methods In a prospective double blinded randomized parallel study we included 40 patients with ASA physical status I and II, aged between 18 and 50 years with a gynecologic problem candidate for laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia. The patients were randomly divided into two groups. Fifteen minutes before anesthesia induction, the patients underwent ultrasound guided stellate ganglion block with 10 ml of lidocaine 1% and the control group underwent stellate ganglion block using 10 ml of distilled water as placebo. After induction of general anesthesia, systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate were recorded, especially after blowing of CO2 gas, the position change, depletion of CO2, and tracheal extubation in recovery. The postoperative pain was calculated using the visual analogue scale (VAS) at three times (0, 30, and 24 h after surgery). Results Our results showed that mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate did not show any significant difference at the measurement times (p > 0.05), and mean VAS of patients in the two groups was significantly different for the three measurement times except 24 h after surgery (p < 0.05). Conclusions Stellate ganglion block before laparoscopic gynecologic surgery has no significant effect on intraoperative and postoperative hemodynamic responses; however, it can decrease VAS in the early postoperative period.
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Haller H, Saha FJ, Ebner B, Kowoll A, Anheyer D, Dobos G, Berger B, Choi KE. Emotional release and physical symptom improvement: a qualitative analysis of self-reported outcomes and mechanisms in patients treated with neural therapy. Altern Ther Health Med 2018; 18:311. [PMID: 30482194 PMCID: PMC6258402 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-018-2369-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Background Neural Therapy (NT) is a common complementary treatment approach using injections with short-acting local anesthetics to treat pain and chronic diseases. However, little is known about the underlying mechanisms and the domains of treatment response. This study therefore analyzed patient experiences following NT injections with procaine. Methods Maximum variation sampling was used to collect data from semi-structured interviews conducted with 22 hospital inpatients aged 59.6 ± 14.9 years (81.8% female). Each had multiple (9.4 ± 6.9) diagnoses. They were undergoing two weeks of integrative treatment, which included individualized NT. The interview data were analyzed in MAXQDA using qualitative content analysis. Results With injection, patients first described local anesthetic effects including temporary blocking of pain and increased local warmth. Second, patients reported on vegetative reactions frequently leading to turmoil within the body like initial aggravation of existing symptoms or the appearance of new, concealed or phantom symptoms. This often required the need for rest to deal with the treatment stimulus. As a third step, many patients could gain physical and emotional release and relief in symptoms, mood and functioning. Emotional release was often accompanied by weeping and initially overwhelmed affected patients with dissociated memories. However, in cases where patients were able to experience those memories with a new distance, a fourth step of integration was achievable. It included reframing processes as well as a gain in pain perception and body-awareness. As a possible fifth step, patients experienced improved mood, increased pain acceptance and empowerment. Adverse events of NT included pain from the injections, vegetative complaints and emotional turmoil that lasted for minutes or hours, with a maximum of two days. Conclusions Patients treated with procaine injections reported different psychophysiological outcomes contributing to the understanding of the mechanisms underlying NT. Further efficacy studies should separate specific NT from non-specific/placebo effects. Trial registration DRKS00004567. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12906-018-2369-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Tamam Y, Özdemir HH, Gedik A, Tamam C, Nazlıkul H. Efficacy of peripheral lidocaine application (neural therapy) in the treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity in multiple sclerosis patients. Neurourol Urodyn 2017; 36:1832-1838. [PMID: 28084625 DOI: 10.1002/nau.23191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2016] [Accepted: 11/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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AIMS Many agents and treatments are used in the treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) in MS patients, but no study has been conducted on the use of peripheric lidocaine (neural therapy-NT) on MS patients. We evaluated the effects of local administration of lidocaine on NDO in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients. METHODS For each patient local anesthetic lidocaine was injected at each session. Sessions were held once a week for 5 weeks. At each session, Th 10-L1, urogenital segment intradermal injections, Frankenhauser, and sacral epidural injections were given. The patients had clinical and urodynamic assessment 1 month before and 3, 9, and 12 months after NT. In addition, multiple sclerosis quality of life inventory (MSQL-54) and bladder control scale (BLCS) was performed for patients. RESULTS Twenty-eight patients were included in the study (8 males, 20 females). The patients' average age was 31.7 ± 8.1 years. The injection therapy significantly improved volume at first involuntary bladder contraction (FCV), maximal detrusor pression during filling (P det. max.), maximal cystometric bladder capacity (MCC) after 3 months. Also, the MSQL-54 and BLCS scores were improved with treatment. However, these improvements reached a maximum 3 months after treatment, but from the 9 month a regression was seen in the parameters, and after 12 months the findings were seen to be slightly above their basal levels. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that NDO treatment in MS patients could be an effective treatment which is easy and has very few side effects, and is cost effective.
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- Yusuf Tamam
- Department of Neurology, Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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