Case report reveals spinal cord stimulation improves quality of life in patients with celiac artery compression syndrome, suggesting a viable non-surgical alternative.
Celiac artery compression syndrome (CACS) is characterized by chronic abdominal pain and gastrointestinal symptoms, which can be difficult to manage when the standard surgical intervention is contraindicated. This report details a case where spinal cord stimulation (SCS) was utilized as a palliative alternative for a patient with CACS, where surgical intervention was unsuitable. A successful 10-day SCS trial led to permanent SCS implantation, resulting in an 80% pain reduction and improved physical activity. As demonstrated by this case, the neuromodulation provided by SCS may have potential as a non-surgical option to enhance the quality of life for CACS patients.
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