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Date Published: 11/07/2022
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.55046/vjrnm.13.290.2013
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No. 13 (2013)
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Scientific research
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Bui, V. G., Nguyen , T. C., & Tran, V. P. (2022). Evaluation the celiac plexus neurolysis with absolute alcohol injected percutaneously under CT guidance. Vietnamese Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 13, 155-159. https://doi.org/10.55046/vjrnm.13.290.2013

Evaluation the celiac plexus neurolysis with absolute alcohol injected percutaneously under CT guidance

Dr Bui Van Giang1, Dr Nguyen Tran Cảnh1, Dr Tran Van Phuc1
1 Imaging dept, Saint Paul Hospital

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Abstract

Objective: By 3 cases of celiac plexus neurolysis with absolute alcohol injected percutaneously under the CT guidance
this article is aimed to discuss about the technic, indications and also to evaluate the short-term efficacy of this procedure,.
Results: The pain relief was always obtained during the procedure without any grave complication. This old technique
performed for the first time in our institution with a good short-term result made a new hope for patient with intense abdominal pain due to cancer or chronic pancreatitis.
Conclusion: This technique was found to be safe and effective in treating the abdominal pain due to cancer or chronic
pancreatitis.

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Keywords

celiac plexus neurolysis, alcoholization, palliative care., CT guidance

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