[Continuous peridural opiate administration with an implanted pump. Implantation technic and 1st results].

Epidurally administered opiates provide pain relief and may also be used for treatment of chronic pain of malignant origin. Compared to single-shot injection via externalized catheter continuous epidural morphine infusion via implantable pump and epidural catheter offers some advantages. The authors have used this method since October 1982. Functional characteristics of a low-flow continuous system, technique of implantation and preliminary results of this method are presented as a case report.