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Persistent hypotension and other complications of celiac plexus neurolysis: A case report and literature review.

Rhuann Pontes Dos Santos SilvaArthur José Maia LopesRoberto Borges BezerraRafael Albanez AndradeRebeca Gonelli AndradeLarissa Monteiro Ferreira da CostaCarolina Albanez de Albuquerque da Cunha Andrade
Published in: Clinical case reports (2023)
Celiac plexus neurolysis is an effective treatment for visceral abdominal pain in oncological patients. Although it rarely has complications, some side effects may occur. A patient with visceral abdominal pain who developed long-lasting orthostatic hypotension and was treated with the use of corticosteroids after a neurolytic celiac plexus block for intractable pain. We describe a rare complication and its treatment and we emphasize the importance of having a guide for the management and treatment of rare complications. We also suggest that every patient be informed about complications, from the most common to the rarest.
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