title: Computed tomography-guided neurolytic celiac plexus block with alcohol complicated by superior mesenteric venous thrombosis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. dermot@u.washington.edu
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Fitzgibbon
authors.forename: U P
authors.initials: UP
authors.lastname: Schmiedl
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Sinanan
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D002492:Central Nervous System Depressants; D000431:Ethanol