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Gabor B. Racz, MD; Magdy Sabonghy, MD; Jonas Gintautas, MD, PhD; William M. Kline

JAMA. 1982;248(5):579-581.

Abstract
Conventional epidural catheters used in performing neurolytic blocks create frequent problems such as kinking, misplacement, and questionable localization of the catheter. We present a study of a new epidural catheter for injection of phenol in patients with severe pain problems. In four of five cases complete pain relief was obtained for several months. The design of this catheter provides improved localization of the injection site.

(JAMA 1982;248:579-581)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Anesthesiology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock (Drs Racz, Sabonghy, and Gintautas); and the Medical Evaluation Devices and Instruments Co, Gloversville, NY (Mr Kline). Dr Sabonghy is currently in private practice in Albuquerque.

Footnotes
Reprint requests to Department of Anesthesiology, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430 (Dr Racz).

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