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Evaluation the celiac plexus neurolysis with absolute alcohol injected percutaneously under CT guidance

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Objective: By 3 cases of celiac plexus neurolysis with absolute alcohol injected percutaneously under the CT guidance this article is aimed to discuss about the technic, indications and also to evaluate the short-term efficacy of this procedure,.

Results: The pain relief was always obtained during the procedure without any grave complication. This old technique performed for the first time in our institution with a good short-term result made a new hope for patient with intense abdominal pain due to cancer or chronic pancreatitis.

Conclusion: This technique was found to be safe and effective in treating the abdominal pain due to cancer or chronic pancreatitis.

Key words: celiac plexus neurolysis, alcoholization, CT guidance, palliative care.