Abstract
Cervical epidural blocks were used as part of a comprehensive multimodal treatment programme for patients with chronic benign pain in the head and neck. Forty-five patients had 141 blocks without major complications. The indications and role of blocks in pain management are discussed.
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On a utilisé des épidurales cervicales à l’intérieur d’un plan de traitement global pour des patients présentant des douleurs chroniques de la tête et du cou. Quarante-cinq patients ont eu 141 blocs sans complication majeure. On discute du rôle et de l’ indication des blocs nerveux dans le contrôle de la douleur.
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Catchlove, R.F.H., Braha, R. The use of cervical epidural nerve blocks in the management of chronic head and neck pain. Can Anaesth Soc J 31, 188–191 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03015258
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