Efficacy of botulinum toxin injection using the right-sided unilateral retrocrural approach for celiac plexus in a cancer survivor with persistent abdominal pain: a case report
Je Hyuk Yu,
Hong Na Lee,
Jeongsoo Kim
Abstract:Cancer survivors often face persistent abdominal pain, necessitating optimal pain management. While celiac plexus block (CPB) and botulinum toxin (BT) injection are viable options, traditional methods may encounter challenges due to patient-specific concerns and anatomical complexities. Here, the case of a cancer survivor in his 70 s experiencing recurrent abdominal pain, who declined conventional percutaneous CPB approaches due to anxiety related to aortic puncture, is presented. Following a pancreaticoduoden… Show more
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