Celiac plexus alcoholization (neurolysis)
Alcohol injection into the celiac plexus to destroy nerves transmitting pancreatic/upper GI pain.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Severe abdominal pain from pancreatic cancer or chronic pancreatitis, refractory to analgesics.
Procedure
Under CT guidance, two needles positioned around celiac plexus (anterior to aorta). Concentrated ethanol injected. Duration: 30-45 minutes.
Risks
Transient orthostatic hypotension (common), transient diarrhea, back pain, paraplegia (exceptional).
Recovery
A few hours BP monitoring. Analgesic effect usually within 24-48 hours.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
3 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne