Article detail · 2023
Infraclavicular Catheter in MELAS Syndrome for Analgesic Purposes
YÖKSİS
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Open access · hybrid
SJR Q3
JCR Q4
Citations 3
Percentile 68.1%
FWCI 0.67
- Year
- 2023
- ISSN
0028-3886- Type
- article
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Abstract
English (OpenAlex)
MELAS syndrome is defined as mitochondrial myopathy accompanied by encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, myoclonus, stroke-like episodes. It has a progressive course, multi-systemic effects and severe complications. Myoclonic contractions are unresponsive to many anti-epileptic drugs; these contractions and spasms may lead to severe pain. Systemic analgesic drugs are not sufficient to control pain. Therefore, continuous brachial plexus blockage may be preferred. Infraclavicular brachial plexus catheter is placed in our case. Local anesthetic injections through this catheter may be effective in pain management and results are to be discussed here.
Topics
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
Primary topic Intraocular Surgery and Lenses