methylnaltrexone and Spinal-Stenosis

methylnaltrexone has been researched along with Spinal-Stenosis* in 1 studies

Other Studies

1 other study(ies) available for methylnaltrexone and Spinal-Stenosis

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Methylnaltrexone-Associated Bowel Perforation in Postoperative Opioid-Induced Constipation and Ogilvie Syndrome: A Case Report. A&A practice, 2019, Jan-15, Volume: 12, Issue:2 Pain management with opioids is often limited by medication side effects. One of the most common and distressing side effects is opioid-induced constipation (OIC), a syndrome that is now getting significant national attention. We report the case of an opioid-dependent 56-year-old man who underwent lumbar decompression for spinal stenosis. Postoperatively, he developed OIC and Ogilvie syndrome, then following treatment with methylnaltrexone experienced an acute bowel perforation. We briefly review the recommended management of OIC as well as indications and contraindications of methylnaltrexone and similar new medications. Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction; Constipation; Decompression, Surgical; Humans; Hydromorphone; Intestinal Perforation; Low Back Pain; Male; Methadone; Middle Aged; Naltrexone; Narcotic Antagonists; Opioid-Related Disorders; Oxycodone; Postoperative Complications; Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; Spinal Stenosis	2019

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Methylnaltrexone-Associated Bowel Perforation in Postoperative Opioid-Induced Constipation and Ogilvie Syndrome: A Case Report.

A&A practice, 2019, Jan-15, Volume: 12, Issue:2

Pain management with opioids is often limited by medication side effects. One of the most common and distressing side effects is opioid-induced constipation (OIC), a syndrome that is now getting significant national attention. We report the case of an opioid-dependent 56-year-old man who underwent lumbar decompression for spinal stenosis. Postoperatively, he developed OIC and Ogilvie syndrome, then following treatment with methylnaltrexone experienced an acute bowel perforation. We briefly review the recommended management of OIC as well as indications and contraindications of methylnaltrexone and similar new medications.

Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction; Constipation; Decompression, Surgical; Humans; Hydromorphone; Intestinal Perforation; Low Back Pain; Male; Methadone; Middle Aged; Naltrexone; Narcotic Antagonists; Opioid-Related Disorders; Oxycodone; Postoperative Complications; Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; Spinal Stenosis

2019