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The PINE Study of Epidural Steroids and Local Anaesthetics to Prevent Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Lancet 367:219-224,186, van Wijck,A.J.M.,et al, 2006
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Article Abstract
A single epidural injection of steroids and local anaesthetics in the acute phase of herpes zoster has a modest effect in reducing zoster-associated pain for 1 month. This treatment is not effective for prevention of long-term postherpetic neuralgia.
 
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