Adverse Reactions to Phenol Neurolysis: Report of Severe Necrosis and Infection Following Genicular Nerve Ablation
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: This report details a severe complication of phenol neurolysis in a diabetic patient, where phenol induced tissue necrosis can lead to severe cellulitis with ulceration that may prove difficult to treat. It emphasizes the importance of considering comorbidities when selecting phenol neurolysis for treatment of chronic pain.
Source: Clinical Case Reports
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.70885
Institutions: Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic in Florida
Language: English
Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,820
OpenAlex ID: W4414168663