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Neurodestruction and Stimulation Approach

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For neurodestruction, there are nerve block using drug solution and radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RF) using radiofrequency thermocoagulation apparatuses and a Sluijter-Mehta (SMK) type needle. Here, we describe pulsed radiofrequency as a stimulation method.

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  1. Pain Management Clinic, Interdisciplinary Pain Management Center, Shiga University of Science Hospital, Otsu, Shiga, Japan

    Sei Fukui

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  1. Department of Anesthesiology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

    Kiyoshige Ohseto

  2. Department of Anesthesiology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

    Hiroyuki Uchino

  3. Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Gifu University, Tokyo, Japan

    Hiroki Iida

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Fukui, S. (2019). Neurodestruction and Stimulation Approach. In: Ohseto, K., Uchino, H., Iida, H. (eds) Nerve Blockade and Interventional Therapy. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-54660-3_9

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