Pulsed radiofrequency of S2–4 nerve roots vs ganglion impar neurolysis for severe perineal cancer pain
Bilateral PRF of sacral nerve roots (S2-S4) resulted in more analgesic efficacy and improved quality-of-life compared to GIN in patients with severe perineal and perianal cancer pain, despite higher rate of injection site discomfort.
Authors
- Walaa Y Elsabeeny (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3047-6926)
- Sayed M Abed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2362-5508)
- Mostafa Ibrahim
- Taher Thabet
- Fatma H. Elshamy
- Doaa Abd Eltwab
- Mohamed A. Wadod
- Ahmed F. Gad
Institutions
- Cairo University (EG)
- Children Cancer Hospital (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PAIN Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/pr9.0000000000001393
- Primary Topic
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00