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
15 doctors
Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Quentin
Centre hospitalierSaint-Quentin
CHU Helora Site Jolimont
CHU (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire)La Louvière
Dr Frederic COHEN
Radiologue interventionnelAubagne, Marseille
Dr Arthur DAVID
Radiologue interventionnelNantes
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Épagny
Dr Cédric FOUSSIER
Radiologue interventionnelParis
Hôpital Européen Marseille
Clinique privéeMarseille
Dr Thibaud LEFORT
Radiologue interventionnelLyon
Dr Lucas MOSCATELLI
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Paul
Dr Alexandre NÉROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry
Dr Matthieu PAPILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelGenève
RIVA - Hôpital Privé Océane Vannes
Clinique privéeVannes