Pain relief in chronic pancreatitis with epidural buprenorphine injection.
BACKGROUND
The management of intractable pain in chronic pancreatitis is difficult. A novel method for its relief is described.


METHODS
Twelve patients were given a mixture of buprenorphine (0.3 mg) and blood (10-15 mL) into the epidural space.


RESULTS
All patients had pain relief lasting up to six months.


CONCLUSIONS
Epidural buprenorphine injection is a simple, safe and effective method for pain relief in chronic pancreatitis.
Desai
P M
PM
Savitribai Fule Municipal Hospital, Kolhapur.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002047:Buprenorphine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007268:Injections, Epidural; D008297:Male; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D002047:Buprenorphine