Cancer Pain ManagementDeborah B. McGuire, Connie Henke Yarbro Grune & Stratton, 1987 - 286 pages |
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... spinal cord compression . This is a neuro - oncologic compli- cation in which pain is the presenting complaint in 96 percent of patients and can result in paraplegia if not recognized early and treated appropriately . It occurs in 5 to ...
... spinal cord compression . This is a neuro - oncologic compli- cation in which pain is the presenting complaint in 96 percent of patients and can result in paraplegia if not recognized early and treated appropriately . It occurs in 5 to ...
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... spinal cord and higher brain centers . Central acknowledgement of what is considered pain allows appreciation and ... spinal cord . Endorphins allay pain centrally and may block its afferent transmission of efferent impulse conductance ...
... spinal cord and higher brain centers . Central acknowledgement of what is considered pain allows appreciation and ... spinal cord . Endorphins allay pain centrally and may block its afferent transmission of efferent impulse conductance ...
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... spinal cord as seen . quadrant of the spinal cord has to be disturbed . It is also possible to control bilateral or midline pain with bilateral cordotomies . The placement of the cordotomy lesion along the spinal axis is very important ...
... spinal cord as seen . quadrant of the spinal cord has to be disturbed . It is also possible to control bilateral or midline pain with bilateral cordotomies . The placement of the cordotomy lesion along the spinal axis is very important ...
Contents
Prevalence and Profile of Pain | 21 |
Painful Complications of Cancer Diagnosis | 47 |
Issues in Cancer Pain Management | 69 |
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