What is a Celiac Plexus Block?

A celiac plexus block is an injection that numbs the celiac plexus nerves to help manage abdominal pain.

Procedure Details

• Under imaging guidance, an anesthetic is injected to block the celiac plexus nerves.
• The injection is used to treat chronic abdominal pain, most often due to cancer or pancreatitis.
  
  

Benefits

• Effective pain control
• Reduced need for pain medications
• Improved quality of life
  
  

Potential Risks

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Nerve damage
• Allergic reactions to the medication
  
  

Recovery and Outcomes

• Patients typically resume normal activities the same day or the day after.
• The goal is to provide significant pain relief, improve the patient’s comfort, and restore quality of life.