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Likar, R; Spendel, MC; Amberger, W; Kepplinger, B; Supanz, S; Sadjak, A.
Long-term intraspinal infusions of opioids with a new implantable medication pump.
Arzneimittelforschung. 1999; 49(6):489-493 Doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1300448
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Sadjak Anton
Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Spendel Stephan; Supanz Sabine
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Abstract:: Experiences with long-term intraspinal infusion of opioid drugs using the new implantable medication pump VIP 30 in patients with chronic non-malignant pain are reported. During a 19-month period 10 patients with chronic pain--mainly mixed nociceptive-neuropathic pain--underwent implantation of the medication pump for long-term treatment. The mean follow-up period was 9.5 months. Pain relief was classified as very good in 22.2%, good in 44.4%, moderate in 22.2% and poor in 11.1%. In 88.9% of the cases the patients stated they would undergo the same procedure again. Technical problems (catheter dislocation) developed in 1/10 patients could be surgically corrected. One pump including catheter was explanted because of an infected seroma within the pocket area. Long-term intrathecal application of opioids with the VIP 30 pumps is an effective and safe treatment in patients with chronic non-malignant pain.
Find related publications in this database (using NLM MeSH Indexing): Adult -; Aged -; Analgesics, Opioid - administration and dosage; Female - administration and dosage; Follow-Up Studies - administration and dosage; Humans - administration and dosage; Infusion Pumps, Implantable - administration and dosage; Injections, Spinal - administration and dosage; Long-Term Care - administration and dosage; Male - administration and dosage; Middle Aged - administration and dosage; Morphine - administration and dosage; Pain - drug therapy; Pain Measurement - drug therapy
Find related publications in this database (Keywords): Implantable Medication Pump; Pain Relief; Opioids; Intrathecal; Pain; Chronic Nonmalignant; VIP 30