CORDOTOMY for the relief of intractable pain was first performed by Martin in 1911 and is now a well established procedure. 1–12 Unfortunately, many patients are denied its benefits because of a lack ...

(HealthDay)—Cordotomy by coblation is safe and efficient for treating bilateral vocal fold immobility (BVFI), according to a study published online Dec. 14 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

Phase I evaluation of all-trans retinoic acid with and without ketoconazole in adults with solid tumors. After PCC, 54 patients showed satisfactory, six partial, and two no pain relief. Concerning ...

Cancer pain that proves refractory to pharmacological treatment poses a major burden on patients and healthcare systems worldwide. Neurosurgical interventions offer targeted approaches to interrupt ...