Computed tomography-guided neurolytic celiac plexus block with alcohol complicated by superior mesenteric venous thrombosis

Authors
Fitzgibbon, DR Schmiedl, UP Sinanan, MN
Citation
Dr. Fitzgibbon et al., Computed tomography-guided neurolytic celiac plexus block with alcohol complicated by superior mesenteric venous thrombosis, PAIN, 92(1-2), 2001, pp. 307-310
Citations number
32
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
PAIN
ISSN journal
03043959 → ACNP
Volume
92
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
307 - 310
Database
ISI
SICI code
0304-3959(200105)92:1-2<307:CTNCPB>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Neurolytic celiac plexus block (CPB) under radiological guidance is often p erformed to manage pain associated with pancreatic cancer. Serious complica tions related to the block are rare, Computed Tomography (CT)-guided neurol ytic CPB is advocated to improve the efficacy of the block and to reduce th e incidence of associated complications. We describe a case of superior mes enteric vein thrombosis associated with neurolytic CPB performed under CT g uidance. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd All rights reserved.