ASGE Therapeutic EUS for Advanced Endosonographers (On-Demand) | September 2022-Celiac Plexus Block and Neurolysis

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Video Summary

In the video, Dr. Lee discusses celiac plexus block and neuralysis as treatment options for pain management in patients with chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. He explains the differences between block and neuralysis, with block being a pain masking technique and neuralysis involving the use of alcohol to kill nerve tissue. Dr. Lee also describes the various techniques for administering the block or neuralysis, including central injection, bilateral injection, and ganglia injection. He discusses the results of various studies that compare these techniques and their effectiveness in relieving pain. Dr. Lee also addresses the use of steroids in the procedure and the potential complications and adverse events associated with it. Finally, he offers recommendations for when to consider celiac plexus block or neuralysis and highlights the need for individualized treatment plans based on each patient's specific condition and symptoms. No credits were mentioned in the transcript.

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John M. DeWitt, MD, FASGE

Keywords

celiac plexus block

neuralysis

pain management

chronic pancreatitis

pancreatic cancer

alcohol

nerve tissue

individualized treatment plans