Endoscopic ultrasound-guided pain control for intra-abdominal cancer.
This article summarizes percutaneous and surgical methods for performing celiac plexus neurolysis and focuses on the technical aspects of endoscopic ultrasound-guided celiac plexus neurolysis. Published literature concerning endoscopic ultrasound-guided celiac plexus neurolysis is reviewed, indications are proposed, and opinions are offered concerning potential future applications and investigational needs as they apply to this technique.
Levy
Michael J
MJ
Developmental Endoscopy Unit, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. levy.michael@mayo.edu
Wiersema
Maurits J
MJ
D000008:Abdominal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D000698:Analgesia / Q000379:methods*; D017763:Autonomic Denervation / Q000379:methods*; D002447:Celiac Plexus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D059408:Pain Management; D014463:Ultrasonography