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Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
ISSN: 0973-1482 EISSN: 0973-1482
Vol. 4, No. 2, 2008, pp. 60-63
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Bioline Code: cr08018
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, Vol. 4, No. 2, 2008, pp. 60-63
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Epidural analgesia during brachytherapy for cervical cancer patients
Janaki, M.G.; Nirmala, S.; Kadam, Amrit R.; Ramesh, B.S. & Sunitha, K.S.
Abstract
Aims: To find out the efficacy of epidural analgesia in providing continuous pain relief for patients undergoing brachytherapy for cervical cancer.
Settings: Teaching Hospital.
Design: Retrospective Study.
Materials and Methods: A total of 152 patients of cervical cancer received epidural analgesia during 18 to 21 hours of pelvic brachytherapy. Epidural top up was given using 60-100 µg of buprenorphine every 08-10 hrs. Additional top up or systemic analgesics were given for breakthrough pain.
Results: Majority of patients 119 out of 152 received epidural top up twice during their stay in the brachytherapy ward. Only 20 out of 152 needed additional analgesics.
Conclusions: Epidural analgesia is safe and provides satisfactory pain relief during brachytherapy and makes patient′s stay more comfortable.
Keywords
Analgesia, brachytherapy, epidural
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