Effect of perithyroidal lignocaine infusion (PLI) to pain experienced during high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation of benign thyroid nodules.

Brian Hung-Hin LangYu-Cho WooKeith Wan-Hang Chiu

Published in: European radiology (2019)

• PLI provided an additional analgesic effect in HIFU ablation of thyroid nodules. • Older age and lower BMI were significantly associated with less pain. • Higher doses of Diazemuls lessened pain during HIFU ablation.

Keyphrases

high intensity
chronic pain
neuropathic pain
resistance training
pain management
radiofrequency ablation
body mass index
low dose
physical activity
spinal cord injury
catheter ablation
middle aged
atrial fibrillation
body composition