| Endoscopic ultrasound-guided (neurolytic) celiac plexus block. | |
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PMID: 11319308 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Celiac plexus neurolysis is an established technique for relieving pain in cancers of the upper abdomen. This article reviews the novel technique of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided neurolytic celiac plexus block. This recently described procedure is a therapeutic extension of curvilinear array endosonographic fine needle aspiration. The indications, patient preparation, and technical aspects of the procedure are described in detail. The potential complications are mentioned and the results of the published studies are reviewed. We believe that where the expertise is available, this procedure can be integrated into the diagnostic EUS of patients with inoperable upper abdominal malignancy. As such, this would be the safest and most cost-effective approach for celiac plexus neurolysis in these patients. The role of EUS-guided celiac plexus block in patients with chronic pancreatitis may be emerging and needs further study. |
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Authors:
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M Abedi; A M Zfass |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of clinical gastroenterology Volume: 32 ISSN: 0192-0790 ISO Abbreviation: J. Clin. Gastroenterol. Publication Date: 2001 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-04-25 Completed Date: 2001-07-12 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7910017 Medline TA: J Clin Gastroenterol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 390-3 Citation Subset: IM |
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Gastroenterology Division, Medical College of Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23298-0711, USA. mabedi@hsc.vcu.edu |
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Celiac Plexus* Chronic Disease Endosonography* Humans Nerve Block / methods* Pancreatitis / therapy* |
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