Post Laparoscopy Neuropathic Pain Treated by Capsaicin 8% Dermal Patch. (3rd April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Samara, Evangelia; Stamatiou, Konstantinos; Economou, Stavroula; Tzimas, Petros
• Is Part Of: Journal of pain & palliative care pharmacotherapy. Volume 35:Number 2(2021)
• Page Start: 123
• Page End: 125
• Publication Date: 2021-04-03
• Subjects: Capsaicin patch -- neuropathic pain -- post-laparoscopy pain -- renal surgery; Pain -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Analgesia -- Periodicals; Palliative treatment -- Periodicals; Analgesics -- Therapeutic use -- Periodicals; Pain -- drug therapy -- Periodicals; Pain -- prevention & control -- Periodicals; Palliative Care -- Periodicals; Analgesics -- therapeutic use -- Periodicals; 616.994
• DOI: 10.1080/15360288.2020.1828528
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1536-0288

Abstract

Abstract: We report a case of chronic left flank neuropathic pain after a renal cyst removal in a 54-year old female. The patient was treated with a single application of capsaicin 8% dermal patch, with satisfactory results at an eight week follow up visit. Capsaicin 8% dermal patch could be a suitable alternative in the conservative management of post laparoscopy neuropathic pain, as it can be effective and has a well-tolerated safety profile.