Permanent Celiac Plexus Block: Comparison of Pain Score in Unilateral and Bilateral Posterior Percutaneous Approach

Summary

The goal of this prospective, interventional, non-randomized study was to compare pain score in unilateral and bilateral posterior percutaneous neurolytic celiac plexus block (NCPB) in upper abdominal cancer patients. The main questions it aimed to answer are: 1. Whether unilateral or bilateral NCPB technique has a better pain relief 2. Was there any difference in terms of complication rates between these two approaches All participants were having upper abdominal cancer whether operated or non-operable cancer were given a unilateral or bilateral neurolytic celiac plexus block. Pain scores and adverse events at multiple time points post-procedure were recorded.

Timeline

Start

2020-02-25

Primary completion

2022-07-15

Completion

2023-03-15

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