wera Rodsawang / Getty Images
What Is the Celiac Plexus?
The celiacplexusis a cluster ofnerveslocated in the upper abdomen.
The celiac plexus is located behind thepancreas, near the body’s largest blood vessel, theaorta.
wera Rodsawang / Getty Images
This in turn can help reduce pain.
These steps may include the following.
However, do not stop taking any medications unless your healthcare provider tells you to.
It’s possible you will need to change your insulin dose.
These are cells that help your blood clot.
It is best to arrange this ahead of time and not on the day of your procedure.
You may be asked to abstain from eating and drinking after midnight on the night before your procedure.
Be sure to follow any fasting instructions you’re given.
There are certain items you shouldn’t wear to your procedure.
These include:
You will be monitored in the recovery room before being discharged to go home.
At Home
Once at home, you may continue to experience some symptoms for a few days.
you might also remove the band-aid from your back either the night of or the morning after your procedure.
The day after your procedure, you could have a shower.
Other people may only have relief from pain for a few weeks.
The results vary among people.
It may be especially helpful for those with pancreatic cancer or other underlying conditions.
The procedure carries some risks, though complications are uncommon.
How long pain relief lasts will vary among patients.
Stanford Health Care.What Is Celiac Nerve Block?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.About Your Celiac Plexus Block Procedure.
Stanford Health Care.Conditions Treated - Celiac Nerve Block.
Stanford Health Care.Complications - Celiac Nerve Block.
Stanford Health Care.Procedure - Celiac Nerve Block.
