Case Reports
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy(ETS) for complex regional pain syndrome(CRPS)
Authors:
Vasanthi Pinto ,
LK
About Vasanthi
Senior Lecturer, Department of Anaesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya.
Dinusha Gamage,
Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya., LK
About Dinusha
Reserach Assistant, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya.
Dhanoja Wijesinghe
LK
About Dhanoja
Reserach Assistant, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya.
Abstract
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a condition characterized by chronic burning pain, swelling and colour changes commonly affecting hands. We report a case of CRPS in a 26 year-old female in whom non-operative therapy had failed, with full degree of pain relief achieved by Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy. Her per-operative period was uncomplicated and symptoms were improved immediately after the surgery. In the post-operative period she developed a pneumothorax, a known complication of the procedure.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/slja.v22i1.5975
How to Cite:
Pinto, V. et al., (2013). Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy(ETS) for complex regional pain syndrome(CRPS). Sri Lankan Journal of Anaesthesiology. 22(1), pp.29–31. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slja.v22i1.5975
Published on
22 Nov 2013.
Peer Reviewed
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