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Unilateral computerised tomography guided coeliac plexus block: a technique for pain relief
Author(s) -
Filshie Jacqueline,
Golding S.,
Robbie D.S.,
Husband Janet E.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1983.tb14040.x
Subject(s) - medicine , plexus , tomography , computed tomography , radiology , pain relief , surgery
Summary Twelve patients have undergone unilateral coeliac plexus block using needle localisation by computed tomography and the technique is described. Computed tomography has the advantage that the needle route to the coeliac axis can be accurately planned, avoiding damage to other organs. In this study nine out of twelve patients had significant pain relief. Most success was achieved in patients with carcinoma of the pancreas.