Gabapentin in phantom limb pain management in children and young adults: Report of seven cases

Authors
Rusy, LM Troshynski, TJ Weisman, SJ
Citation
Lm. Rusy et al., Gabapentin in phantom limb pain management in children and young adults: Report of seven cases, J PAIN SYMP, 21(1), 2001, pp. 78-82
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine","Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
ISSN journal
08853924 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
78 - 82
Database
ISI
SICI code
0885-3924(200101)21:1<78:GIPLPM>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Seven children and young adults with phantom limb pain (PLP) were treated w ith gabapentin. PLP resolved in six patients within two months. One patient still had symptoms to a lesser degree. Mean follow up, time was 1.74 years . Gabapentin may be a useful adjunct to pain management in patients with PL P symptoms. (C) U.S. Cancer Pain Relief Committee, 2001.