MR-guided Neurolytic Celiac Plexus Block for Treatment of Upper Abdominal Cancer Pain
- VernacularTitle:MR引导下腹腔丛阻滞术治疗上腹部癌性疼痛
- Author:
Hao SHI
;
Huifang CAO
;
Hongyu DING
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
magnetic resonance imaging;
neurolytic celiac plexus block;
cancer pain
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
1992;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the value of MR-guided neurolytic celiac plexus block(NCPB)for treatment of upper abdominal cancer pain.Methods 13 neurolytic celiac plexus blocks were carried out in 12 patients with severe upper abdominal pain caused by malignant tumors.The pain-relieving effect of the block was both evaluated using visual analogue scale(VAS) and analyzed statistically in all cases.Results The placement of the needle MR-guided was easy and accurate,the successful rate of the puncture was 92%.There were no severe complications.The pain before and after the procedure had obvious difference and the pain relief could last for a long time.Conclusion MR-guided NCPB is a simple and effective technique for treatment of upper abdominal cancer pain.
