title: Coeliac plexus block for patients with cancer pain.
abstract: 1. Neurolytic coeliac blockade is an extremely effective palliative treatment for cancer of the upper abdominal viscera. 2. A successful block can be expected in over 80 per cent of patients in expert hands. 3. Coeliac plexus blockade frequently allows patients to reduce their analgesic consumption, with a consequent reduction in drug-induced side-effects. 4. Knowledge of potential side-effects and complications minimises their impact on the patient.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bodley
mesh_terms: D001340:Autonomic Nerve Block; D002447:Celiac Plexus; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management