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ArticleCureus2025

Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation in Patients With Refractory Abdominal Pain: A Case Series.

Zeshan R Ali, Beker Karadaghy, Iqbal Khan, Geoffrey D Panjeton, Hess Panjeton

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Zeshan R AliDiagnostic Radiology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, USA.
Beker KaradaghyAnesthesiology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, USA.
Iqbal KhanAnesthesiology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, USA.
Geoffrey D PanjetonAnesthesiology and Critical Care, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, USA.
Hess PanjetonAnesthesiology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case series highlights the use of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation for refractory chronic abdominal pain in three patients who failed to respond to conventional therapies. DRG stimulation modulates pain signals by targeting the sensory neurons present in the DRG. The three cases involved patients with chronic abdominal pain resulting from pancreatitis, endometriosis, and pancreatic cancer. DRG stimulation resulted in pain reductions of 100%, 90%, and 80%, respectively, accompanied by significant improvements in daily functionality and reduced analgesic use. These findings underscore the potential of DRG stimulation as a targeted, effective treatment for refractory abdominal pain. Further research with larger cohorts is warranted to validate these results and refine treatment protocols.

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dorsal root ganglion stimulationneuromodulatory therapyrefractory abdominal painright upper quadrant abdominal paintreatment of chronic pancreatitis

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PMID40453270
PMCPMC12124893

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