The development of a technique for radiofrequency lesioning of splanchnic nerves
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This article describes the development of a technique for radiofrequency lesioning of the splanchnic nerves. It features point neurolysis and improvement in safety from previously described techniques with the use of a curved, blunt needle. After extensive anatomic studies, the site of entry has been identified 4 cm lateral to the spinous process at the costovertebral angle of either the T11 or T12 vertebral body, and the placement of the needle tip at the junction of posterior two thirds to the anterior one third of the vertebral body. The use of a sharp, straight needle has been discouraged to prevent pneumothorax, and bowel, kidney, or nerve root injury. The radiofrequency lesion permits a point neurolysis, thus decreasing the rate of complications. Our experience of 22 patients treated with this technique has been complication-free, and the outcome was effective for all 10 patients with cancer. In the nonmalignancy group, some patients needed a second neurolysis (radiofrequency) procedure 4 months apart. There were also no secondary complications in these patients. We expect multicenter data accumulation in the coming years, which will determine the true efficacy of the radiofrequency of splanchnic nerves.
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