Lynn Kohan1, Colleen McKenna2, Anna Irwin2. 1. Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA. Lrk9g@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu. 2. Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to present an overview of ilioinguinal (IL) neuralgia and evaluate the current literature. RECENT FINDINGS: Treatment of IL neuralgia includes pharmacotherapies, perineural injections, radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, neuromodulation, and neurectomy. The efficacy of these therapies varies considerably. IL neuralgia is a common pain disorder characterized by pain in the lower abdomen and upper thigh. While various modalities can be used in the treatment of IL neuralgia, the efficacy of these modalities is at times limited. Dorsal root ganglion stimulation exhibits promise in the treatment of IL neuralgia. More research is needed to better address the needs of patients suffering from this disorder.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to present an overview of ilioinguinal (IL) neuralgia and evaluate the current literature. RECENT FINDINGS: Treatment of IL neuralgia includes pharmacotherapies, perineural injections, radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, neuromodulation, and neurectomy. The efficacy of these therapies varies considerably. IL neuralgia is a common pain disorder characterized by pain in the lower abdomen and upper thigh. While various modalities can be used in the treatment of IL neuralgia, the efficacy of these modalities is at times limited. Dorsal root ganglion stimulation exhibits promise in the treatment of IL neuralgia. More research is needed to better address the needs of patients suffering from this disorder.
Authors: Stefan Schu; Ashish Gulve; Sam ElDabe; Ganesan Baranidharan; Katharina Wolf; Walter Demmel; Dirk Rasche; Manohar Sharma; Daniel Klase; Gunnar Jahnichen; Anders Wahlstedt; Harold Nijhuis; Liong Liem Journal: Pain Pract Date: 2014-04-01 Impact factor: 3.183