Hydro-dissection of Dorsal Scapular Nerve for Neuropathy Post Radical Neck Dissection and Radiation: A Case Report
Open Access
- 22 October 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Scientific Scholar in Indian Journal of Palliative Care
- Vol. 27 (4), 577-579
- https://doi.org/10.25259/ijpc_114_21
Abstract
Neuropathy of dorsal scapular nerve (DSN) following neck dissections or radiotherapy has not been reported so far nor has its treatment in the form of hydro-dissection. Hydro-dissection of nerve under ultrasound guidance has been receiving more attention in the recent past and it is a minimally invasive procedure. We report here a case of neuropathy of DSN following radiotherapy in a patient for whom we could at least provide pain relief as a palliative measure during his past 6 months of life.Keywords
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