Korean J Anesthesiol.  2010 Oct;59(4):286-289. 10.4097/kjae.2010.59.4.286.

Sequential bipolar radiofrequency lumbar sympathectomy in Raynaud's disease: A case report

• Kang SS
• Shin KM
• Jung SM
• Park JH
• Hong SJ

• KMID: 1766452
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2010.59.4.286

Abstract

A 39-year-old female was suffering from cold-induced Raynaud's attacks in both hands and feet, with symptoms being most severe in her left foot. The patient did not respond to medical treatments and was referred to our department of pain medicine. We performed sequential bipolar radiofrequency lumbar sympathectomy to the patient, which offered a long duration of symptom relief. Sequential bipolar radiofrequency lesions could create continuous strip lesion, and thus, could achieve better results, while the potential risk of liquid neurolytic agents could be avoided.

Keyword

Bipolar; Lumbar sympathectomy; Radiofrequency; Raynaud's disease

MeSH Terms

Adult
Female
Foot
Hand
Humans
Raynaud Disease
Stress, Psychological
Sympathectomy