Rigaud J, Delavierre D, Sibert L, Labat JJ. [Treatment algorithms for the management of chronic pelvic and perineal pain: from syndrome to treatment].
Prog Urol 2010;
20:1132-8. [PMID:
21056395 DOI:
10.1016/j.purol.2010.09.015]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2010] [Accepted: 09/16/2010] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
The treatment of patients with chronic pelvic and perineal pain is often complex and involves a number of different parameters. The purpose of this article is to propose a series of treatment algorithms to facilitate the therapeutic management of patients with chronic pelvic and perineal pain.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
A review of the literature was performed by searching Pubmed for articles on treatment of chronic pelvic and perineal pain. Treatment algorithms were established for each type of pain syndrome.
RESULTS
Treatment algorithms were defined for the various types of chronic pain syndrome: pudendal nerve entrapment syndrome, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, painful bladder syndrome, vulvar pain syndrome, epididymotesticular pain syndrome, complex pelvic pain syndrome. Therapeutic management is proposed for each algorithm.
CONCLUSION
The proposed algorithms are designed to be a clinical aid and do not constitute a comprehensive approach to the management of patients with chronic pelvic and perineal pain.
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