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The management of neuropathic pain in a patient with retroperitoneal tumour

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: This paper analyses the case report of a 62-year-old man diagnosed with retroperitoneal tumour and severe intensity of neuropathic pain localized in the right lower extremity. Patient was administrated prolonged– release oxycodone/naloxone tablets as well as adjuvant analgesics. Previous pain treatment was inefficient due to inadequate dosage of prolonged–release oxycodone/naloxone tablets, lack of the use of adjuvant analgesics and unrecognition of depression. After introduction of changes in pharmacotherapy of pain and depression and psychological support satisfactory analgesic effect and significant mood improvement have been achieved.

Source: Via Medica Journals

Authors: Joanna Magdalena Brząkała, Wojciech Leppert

Institutions: NZOZ Dom Sue Ryder, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Gdańsk Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Pain Management and Opioid Use

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2623873375

FWCI: 0.369

Cites: 1

Cited by: 1

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