Computed tomography-guided neurolytic celiac plexus block with alcohol complicated by superior mesenteric venous thrombosis.
Neurolytic celiac plexus block (CPB) under radiological guidance is often performed to manage pain associated with pancreatic cancer. Serious complications related to the block are rare. Computed Tomography (CT)-guided neurolytic CPB is advocated to improve the efficacy of the block and to reduce the incidence of associated complications. We describe a case of superior mesenteric vein thrombosis associated with neurolytic CPB performed under CT guidance.
Fitzgibbon
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Department of Anesthesiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. dermot@u.washington.edu
Schmiedl
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Sinanan
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D001340:Autonomic Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002447:Celiac Plexus / Q000098:blood supply*; D002492:Central Nervous System Depressants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000431:Ethanol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008642:Mesenteric Veins; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*
D002492:Central Nervous System Depressants; D000431:Ethanol