Central Pain Following Cord Severance for Cephalosomatic Anastomosis

Abstract

One of the key obstacles to a successful head transplant is the possible onset of central pain, a chronic pain condition that would impair the quality of life of the transplantee. In this review, we provide the reader with a knowledge of this neglected aspect of the head transplant initiative and outline the management should this eventuality occur.

Keywords: Central pain; Cephalosomatic anastomosis; Head transplant; Neuropathic pain.