Korean Journal of Anesthesiology

The Korean Society of Anesthesiologists (대한마취통증의학회)
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The Use of Radiofrequency Lesion Generation on the Ganglion Impar for the Treatment of Chronic Coccygodynia : A case report

만성 미골통 치료를 위한 외톨이 교감신경절의 고주파열응고술 : 증례보고

Choi, Yong-Seok;Jeon, Dong-Hyuk;Choi, Byung-In;Lee, Youn-Woo
최용석;전동혁;최병인;이윤우

  • Published : 20080200
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Abstract

Coccygodynia is a common problem that is characterized by pain in the tailbone that radiates to the lower sacral and perineal areas.Coccygodynia may occur after a fall in the sitting position or damage to the sacrococcygeal ligament during a difficult vaginal delivery.Currently, the therapeutic options for coccygodynia are unclear, however, a number of treatment approaches have been proposed.In this case a favorable outcome was obtained by using a radiofrequency lesion generator to create a lesion on the ganglion impar in a patient with chronic coccygodynia.

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