Celiac Plexus Block

A celiac plexus block targets the celiac plexus, a bundle of nerves located near the aorta in the abdomen. These nerves transmit pain signals from the abdominal organs, including the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and intestines. This procedure is commonly used to manage severe abdominal pain, particularly from pancreatic cancer or chronic pancreatitis. By blocking or destroying these nerves, the procedure can provide significant relief from visceral abdominal pain that has not responded to other treatments.