Sudden Loss of Pain Control with Morphine Pump Due to Catheter Migration

Abstract

The use of implantable morphine pumps for the treatment of cancer pain is increasing. A sudden loss of previously adequate pain control should suggest pump malfunction. Pump revision should be considered, rather than automatically increasing oral analgesics. This case report details a rapid loss of pain control due to intraspinal catheter migration into the abdominal subcutaneous space

Abdominal subcutaneous space, Cancer pain, Implantable morphine pump, Intraspinal catheter migration, Oral analgesic, Pain control