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Published in: Current Pain and Headache Reports 2/2013

01-02-2013 | Anesthetic Techniques in Pain Management (KA Williams, Section editor)

Celiac Plexus Block and Neurolysis for Pancreatic Cancer

Authors: Bret M. Bahn, Michael A. Erdek

Published in: Current Pain and Headache Reports | Issue 2/2013

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Abstract

Neurolytic celiac plexus blocks (NCPB) have been performed for many years for the treatment of cancer and some non-cancer pain conditions associated with the upper gastrointestinal tract. The block can provide adequate pain relief from the area of the distal esophagus to the transverse colon, and can be approached from a variety of ways. This is a review of the anatomy, patient selection, technique, medications used, possible complications, and efficacy of the treatment.
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Metadata
Title
Celiac Plexus Block and Neurolysis for Pancreatic Cancer
Authors
Bret M. Bahn
Michael A. Erdek
Publication date
01-02-2013
Publisher
Current Science Inc.
Published in
Current Pain and Headache Reports / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 1531-3433
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3081
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-012-0310-y

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