Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: The patient with a history of Loeys-Dietz syndrome who underwent repair of pectus excavatum with subsequent chronic chest wall pain underwent an uneventful SCS trial with percutaneous epidural placement of two temporary eight- electrode leads placed at the level of T3-T4-T5. RESULTS: After experiencing excellent pain relief over the next two days, the patient was implanted with permanent leads and rechargeable generator four weeks later and reported sustained pain relief at 12-month follow-up visit. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Alexander E Yakovlev, Beth E Resch, Sergey A Karasev |
Journal | Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society
(Neuromodulation)
Vol. 14
Issue 1
Pg. 27-9; discussion 29
(Jan 2011)
ISSN: 1525-1403 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 21992158
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | © 2010 International Neuromodulation Society. |
Topics |
- Adult
- Chest Pain
(etiology, therapy)
- Chronic Pain
(etiology, therapy)
- Electric Stimulation Therapy
(methods)
- Electrodes, Implanted
- Humans
- Loeys-Dietz Syndrome
(complications)
- Male
- Spinal Cord
(physiology)
- Thoracic Wall
(innervation)
- Treatment Outcome
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