作者: Matthias Winkelmüller , Wolfhard Winkelmüller
DOI: 10.3171/JNS.1996.85.3.0458
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摘要: In the present retrospective investigation, long-term effects of continuous intrathecal opioid therapy via implantable infusion pump systems were examined in 120 patients with chronic, nonmalignant pain syndromes. The follow-up period was 6 months to 5.7 years (mean 3.4 +/- 1.3 standard error mean). Deafferentation and neuropathic showed best results, 68% 62% reduction (visual analog scale), respectively. mean morphine dosage initially administered 2.7 mg/day (range 0.3-12 mg/day); after an average years, it 4.7 mg/day). a observation 28 who received for longer than 4 years. 18 (64.3%) had constant history 10 (35.7%) increase more 1 year determination. seven cases, tolerance developed: four controlled by means "drug holidays"; but three necessary remove systems. Explantation system occurred 22 additional cases other reasons. Throughout period, 74.2% profited from opiate therapy: 67.4% and, as last examination, 58.1%. Ninety-two percent satisfied 81% reported improvement their quality life. authors' 6-year experience administration medications should encourage use this method carefully selected patients.