Guided percutaneous neurolysis
Targeted percutaneous nerve destruction by ethanol/phenol injection for refractory chronic pain.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Severe refractory chronic pain, often cancer-related.
Procedure
Image-guided neurolytic agent injection at target nerve. Duration varies.
Risks
Deafferentation pain, motor deficit, local complications.
Recovery
Evaluation at 1-4 weeks. Variable duration of effect.
Practical information
This procedure is performed under general anesthesia.
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
2 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry