Intrathecal Phenol Block in Intractable Autonomic Hyperreflexia-A Case Report |
Hyun Yoon Ko, M.D., , Kang-Mok Lee, M.D. |
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hanyang University, Medical College |
척추강내 페놀주사에 의한 불가항력의 자율신경이상항진증(Autonomic Hyperreflexia) 치료경험 1예 보고 |
고현윤, 이강목 |
한양대학교 의과대학 재활의학교실 |
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Abstract |
Autonomic hyperreflexia is a life-threatening syndrome it is not promptly recognized and properly treated. We treated an intractable autonomic hyperreflexia in a 35 years old C5 quadriplegic male by intrathecal phenol injection using 10 ml of 7% phenol solution. No recurrence of autonomic hyperreflexia for more than one year was noted. |
Key Words:
Intrathecal phenol block, Autonomic hyperreflexia, Quadriplegia |
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