The Korean Journal of Pain

The Korean Pain Society (대한통증학회)
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Maxillary Nerve Block for Patient with Soft Palate Cancer Pain - A case report -

연구개암 환자에서의 상악신경차단 - 1예 보고 -

  • Lee, Young-Bok (Department of Anesthesiology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Chan (Department of Anesthesiology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Ryoung (Department of Anesthesiology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine)
  • 이영복 (연세대학교 원주의과대학 마취과학교실) ;
  • 김찬 (연세대학교 원주의과대학 마취과학교실) ;
  • 최령 (연세대학교 원주의과대학 마취과학교실)
  • Published : 1992.05.23
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Abstract

In early stages, cancer is not usually painful. However, many patients with recurrent or metastatic cancer eventually experience pain, which becomes progressively worse. Chemotherapy, sympathetic surgery, physical therapy and nerve block can be used to control cancer pain. A 60-year old patient had severe pain of the soft palate due to squamous cell carcinoma. We successfully treated this patient with maxillary nerve block using pure alcohol by a lateral approach. Four months after maxillay nerve block, the patient is still pain free.

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