Pain Management Techniques for Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome Case Report

2020 ◽  
pp. 141-144
Author(s):  
Sarang Koushik

Background: Loin pain hematuria syndrome (LPHS) is a rare syndrome presenting with chronic unilateral or bilateral flank pain and gross or microscopic hematuria. Case Report: We present a case of LPHS in a male with past medical history of atrial fibrillation, Barrett’s esophagus, and loin pain hematuria syndrome who initially presented to our medical facility with gross hematuria, intractable left flank pain, and non-bloody emesis. Our case exemplifies the challenge in managing patients with LPHS. Conclusion: Without a definitive mechanism for LPHS, current treatment focuses on symptom management. Analgesics (non-opioid and opioid) may be used orally or intravenous depending on the presence of concomitant nausea and vomiting. For patients at risk of opioid dependence, targeting afferent pain fibers originating from the kidneys and ureters has proven a successful analgesic strategy. Surgical options for renal denervation include: endovascular radiofrequency ablation, laparoscopic renal denervation, and renal auto transplant. Treatment options for this disease process include intra-ureteric bupivacaine, renal denervation, and possible spinal cord stimulation. Key words: Flank pain, loin pain hematuria syndrome, renal denervation, spinal cord stimulation

2011 ◽  
Vol 1;14 (1;1) ◽  
pp. 55-59
Author(s):  
Chong H. Kim

Background: Chronic renal pain secondary to uretero-pelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is common but remains poorly understood. Patients with UPJO experience frequent infections, renal calculi and pain. Management options for patients with this condition are traditionally limited to surgical interventions to eliminate the obstruction. Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) has gained widespread popularity for the treatment of numerous conditions from complex regional pain syndrome to failed back syndrome. With continued success, the possible use of SCS has steadily increased. Although a significant number of patients with severe chronic renal pain will transiently respond to analgesics and physical interventions such as autonomic sympathetic blocks, substantial long-term pain relief is usually lacking. SCS therefore might be a welcome addition to the treatment of moderate to severe chronic renal pain. . Objective: This article presents a case of using spinal cord stimulation in the management of chronic renal pain secondary to Uretero-pelvic junction obstruction. Design: Case report Setting: Academic University Pain Management Center Methods: A 38-year old female presented with a 15-year history of persistent right sided flank pain secondary to congenital uretero-pelvic junction obstruction. After failing to respond adequately to stenting, medications and nerve blocks, a trial of spinal cord stimulation and subsequent permanent implantation of a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) were performed. Results: The patient reported significant improvement in pain, overall functioning and no consumption of opioids during the SCS trial and following system implant. Limitations: A case report. Conclusion: Spinal cord stimulation might be an option in the management of chronic renal pain secondary to Uretero-pelvic junction obstruction. Key words: spinal cord stimulation, renal pain, uretero-pelvic jnction obstruction, visceral pain, flank pain, pelvic pain


Pain Practice ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 440-442
Author(s):  
Bertram Richter ◽  
Jeff Bergman ◽  
James Pierre ◽  
Nestor D. Tomycz

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (12) ◽  
pp. 3147-3152
Author(s):  
Helen J. Zhang ◽  
Nicole Silva ◽  
Elena Solli ◽  
Amanda C. Ayala ◽  
Luke Tomycz ◽  
...  

2015 ◽  
Vol 79 (3) ◽  
pp. 428-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debora Jančatová ◽  
Karol Zeleník ◽  
Pavel Komínek ◽  
Petr Matoušek

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 558-564
Author(s):  
Yuta Shinohara ◽  
Aiko Ishikawa ◽  
Daisuke Nishimura ◽  
Michiyuki Kawakami ◽  
Shizuko Kosugi ◽  
...  

2013 ◽  
Vol 3;16 (3;5) ◽  
pp. E295-E300
Author(s):  
Thomas T. Simopoulos

Background: The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is continuously escalating for the evaluation of patients with persistent pain following lumbar spine surgery (LSS). Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy is being clinically applied much more commonly for the management of chronic pain following LSS. There is an increased probability that these 2 incompatible modalities may be accidentally used in the same patient. Objectives: The purpose of this case report is to: (1) summarize a case in which a patient with a thoracic spinal cord stimulator underwent a diagnostic lumbar MRI, (2) describe the 3 magnetic fields used to generate images and their interactions with SCS devices, and (3) summarize the present literature. Study design: Case report. Setting: University hospital. Results: Aside from mild heat sensations in the generator/pocket site and very low intensity shocking sensations in the back while in the MRI scanner, the patient emerged from the study with no clinically detected adverse events. Subsequent activation of the SCS device would result in a brief intense shocking sensation. This persisted whenever the device was activated and required Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) replacement. Electrical analysis revealed that some of the output circuitry switches, which regulate IPG stimulation and capacitor charge balancing, were damaged, most likely by MRI radiofrequency injected current. Limitations: Single case of a patient with a thoracic SCS having a lumbar MRI study. Conclusion: This case demonstrates the lack of compatibility of lumbar MRI and the Precision SCS system as well as one of the possible patient adverse events that can occur when patients are exposed to MRI outside of the approved device labeling. Key words: Spinal cord stimulation devices, magnetic resonance imaging


2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-161
Author(s):  
P. Zarogoulidis ◽  
D. Matthaios ◽  
A. Iordanidis ◽  
V. Zervas ◽  
A. Mitrakas ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 157
Author(s):  
Rupesh Raut ◽  
Shahzad Shams ◽  
Muddassar Rasheed ◽  
Azam Niaz ◽  
Waqas Mehdi ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
Varun Rimmalapudi

Background: Neuromodulation has been used in the management of chronic pain for well over 30 years and is becoming increasingly relevant in the face of the ongoing opioid epidemic. Although this therapy continues to provide pain relief and improvement in function to patients with a wide variety of pathologies, several complications have been described ranging from lead migration to development of a granuloma causing cord compression. Although not described in the literature, a pulmonary embolism can be one of the rare complications of a spinal cord stimulation procedure, and when it happens during the trial period of spinal cord stimulation, it involves significant challenges in the clinical management of anticoagulation in the patient. Case Report: We present a case in which a patient developed bilateral pulmonary emboli (PE) during the trial phase of spinal cord stimulation. The patient did have a prior history of PE, had an inferior vena cava filter in place, and was on anticoagulation, which was held as per the current American Society of Regional Anesthesia guidelines prior to the spinal cord stimulator (SCS) trial. Conclusion: A pulmonary embolus is a possible complication from an SCS trial, especially in patients with preexisting thromboembolic risk factors. Management must involve multidisciplinary care focused on balancing the risks of thrombosis with those from a potential epidural hematoma at the time of lead removal. Key words: Spinal cord stimulation, pulmonary embolus, spinal cord stimulator complications, neuromodulation, venous thromboembolism, SCS trial, VTE, PE


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