Sequential bipolar radiofrequency lumbar sympathectomy in Raynaud's disease -A case report-.
A 39-year-old female was suffering from cold-induced Raynaud's attacks in both hands and feet, with symptoms being most severe in her left foot. The patient did not respond to medical treatments and was referred to our department of pain medicine. We performed sequential bipolar radiofrequency lumbar sympathectomy to the patient, which offered a long duration of symptom relief. Sequential bipolar radiofrequency lesions could create continuous strip lesion, and thus, could achieve better results, while the potential risk of liquid neurolytic agents could be avoided.
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Sang-Soo
SS
Kang
Keun-Man
KM
Shin
Sang-Moon
SM
Jung
Jun-Hee
JH
Park
Seong-Jun
SJ
Hong