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Brief Title: Pulsed Radiofrequency of S2-4 Versus Ganglion Impar Neurolysis for Severe Perianal and Perineal Pain in Cancer Patients
Official Title: Bilateral Pulsed Radiofrequency of Dorsal Root Ganglia of S2-4 Versus Ganglion Impar Neurolysis for Severe Perianal and Perineal Pain in Cancer Patients
Study ID: NCT05591430
Brief Summary: Perineal pain resulting from malignancy is usually severe. Pain can be related to the malignancy or as a complication related to the treatment. several modalities are adopted to control such pain starting from medical management to interventional pain procedures.
Detailed Description: Perineal pain resulting from malignancy is usually severe. Pain can be related to the malignancy or as a complication related to the treatment. several modalities are adopted to control such pain starting from medical management to interventional pain procedures. Ganglion impar block has been traditionally used for treatment of such perineal pain. Radiofrequency of sacral dorsal root ganglia can be used as an alternative for pain control.
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Walaa Y Elsabeeny, Cairo, , Egypt
Name: Walaa Y Elsabeeny, MD
Affiliation: Assistant professor of Anesthesia and Pain Management, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR