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Review

Intrathecal bupivacaine for head and neck pain

       

Authors Belverud SA, Mogilner AY, Schulder M

Published 11 October 2010 Volume 2010:3 Pages 125—128

DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/LRA.S7841

Review by Single anonymous peer review

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Shawn A Belverud, Alon Y Mogilner, Michael Schulder
North Shore University Hospital Department of Neurosurgery, Harvey Cushing Institute for Neuroscience, Manhasset, NY, USA

Abstract: Direct central nervous system (CNS) analgesic delivery is a useful option when more traditional means of dealing with chronic pain fail. Solutions containing local anesthetic have been effective in certain disease states, particularly in patients suffering from intractable head and neck pain. This review discusses historical aspects of CNS drug delivery and the role of intrathecal bupivacaine-containing solutions in refractory head and neck pain patients.

Keywords: chronic pain, analgesics, anesthetic, bupivacaine, head, neck

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