Cervical Cordotomy in Terminal Cancer: Pain Relieving in Oncological Treatment
Arq. bras. neurocir
; 40(1): 71-77, 29/06/2021.
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ABSTRACT
Cordotomy consists in the discontinuation of the lateral spinothalamic tract (LST) in the anterolateral quadrant of the spinal cord, which aims to reduce the transference of nociceptive information in the dorsal horn of the gray matter of the spinal cord to the somatosensory cortex. The main indication is for patients with terminal cancer that have a low life expectancy. It improves the quality of life by relieving pain. The results are promising and the pain relief rate varies between 69 and 100%. Generally speaking, the complications are mostly temporary and not remarkable.
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Tratos Espinotalâmicos
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Vértebras Cervicais
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Cordotomia
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Dor do Câncer
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arq. bras. neurocir
Assunto da revista:
Cirurgia
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NEUROCIRURGIA
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil