Conventional versus high-voltage, long-term pulse Radiofrequency of ganglion impar in perineal pain with advanced rectal cancer: a Randomized, double-blind controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Study objective

Advanced rectal cancer is a common cause of perineal pain and research on the use of radiofrequency therapy for the treatment of this pain is limited. In the present study, we aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of conventional radiofrequency (CRF) and high-voltage long-term pulsed radiofrequency (H-PRF) of radiofrequency therapy in the management of perineal pain in advanced rectal cancer.

Design

Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial.

Setting

Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute and Yanjiang District People's Hospital in Sichuan, China.

Participants

A total of 72 patients with advanced rectal cancer experiencing perineal pain who were accepted for radiofrequency treatment.

Interventions

Patients were assigned randomly (1:1)

SUBMITTER: Li Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11391675 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature