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The assessment and management of pain in cirrhosis.

Matthew KlingeTami CopplerJane M LiebschutzMohannad DugumAjay WassanAndrea DiMartiniShari Rogal
Published in: Current hepatology reports (2018)
As with other populations, a multi-dimensional treatment approach to pain with a focus on physical, behavioral, procedural and pharmacologic treatment is recommended when caring for patients with cirrhosis and pain. However, more research is needed to evaluate opioid-sparing and non-pharmacologic analgesia in this population.
Keyphrases
  • pain management
  • chronic pain
  • neuropathic pain
  • mental health
  • combination therapy
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  • spinal cord