Interpleural analgesia in the treatment of pain syndromes

The book is devoted to the fight against the oldest "enemy" of mankind - pain and introduces one of the new methods of regional pain relief - interpleural analgesia. The author, who has thoroughly studied the theoretical basis and practical possibilities of this method, presents its anatomico-physiological basis, indications, contraindications, dangers, and ways of avoiding the latter in detail. The authors describe in detail the method of interpleural analgesia and the results of its application in acute and chronic pain syndromes of various and sometimes unexpected etiology. The significance of the method in preventing and relieving postoperative pain syndrome and also neuropathic pain syndromes of different origin is described separately. The theoretical background is accompanied by specific, rather demonstrative cases from the author's rich practice. The book is recommended for anesthesiologists, intensive care specialists, surgeons, traumatologists, oncologists, neurologists, and other physicians interested in helping their most helpless patients.