Opioids can induce central sensitization and hyperalgesia, referred to as "opioid-induced hyperalgesia." Our report describes a patient who underwent intestinal transplant followed by immunosuppressant-related neuropathic pain. Her pain was treated with limited success over the course of 3 yr with different therapies, including i.v. morphine. She developed opioid-induced hyperalgesia, which was successfully treated with rapid detoxification under general anesthesia. Detoxification improved her quality of life, including the ability to resume physiotherapy. Six months after treatment, she remained opioid free. Our experience suggests that rapid detoxification under general anesthesia may be an effective treatment for opioid-induced hyperalgesia and merits comparison to traditional detoxification methods.

Siniscalchi A, Piraccini E., Miklosova Z., Taddei S., Faenza S., Martinelli G. (2008). Opioid-induced hyperalgesia and rapid opioid detoxification after tacrolimus administration. ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA, 106, 645-646 [10.1213/ane.0b013e3181602c3e].

Opioid-induced hyperalgesia and rapid opioid detoxification after tacrolimus administration

SINISCALCHI, ANTONIO;FAENZA, STEFANO;MARTINELLI, GERARDO
2008

Abstract

Opioids can induce central sensitization and hyperalgesia, referred to as "opioid-induced hyperalgesia." Our report describes a patient who underwent intestinal transplant followed by immunosuppressant-related neuropathic pain. Her pain was treated with limited success over the course of 3 yr with different therapies, including i.v. morphine. She developed opioid-induced hyperalgesia, which was successfully treated with rapid detoxification under general anesthesia. Detoxification improved her quality of life, including the ability to resume physiotherapy. Six months after treatment, she remained opioid free. Our experience suggests that rapid detoxification under general anesthesia may be an effective treatment for opioid-induced hyperalgesia and merits comparison to traditional detoxification methods.
2008
Siniscalchi A, Piraccini E., Miklosova Z., Taddei S., Faenza S., Martinelli G. (2008). Opioid-induced hyperalgesia and rapid opioid detoxification after tacrolimus administration. ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA, 106, 645-646 [10.1213/ane.0b013e3181602c3e].
Siniscalchi A; Piraccini E.; Miklosova Z.;Taddei S.; Faenza S.; Martinelli G.
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