Cardiovascular and interventional radiology
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Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · Jul 2005
Randomized Controlled TrialThermoablation of liver metastases: efficacy of temporary celiac plexus block.
To determine the efficacy of celiac plexus block during thermoablation of liver metastases. ⋯ In patients with liver metastases < or = 5 mm from the liver capsule, celiac plexus block reduces the amount of opiates necessary, simplifying patient monitoring. In addition celiac plexus block reduces intervention time, with positive effects on overall workflow for all patients.