Case report highlights early celiac plexus block for pain relief in metastatic pancreatic cancer, suggesting better outcomes.
Both Early and Delayed Celiac Plexus Blocks (CPBs) have been used in pancreatic cancer. Early CPB is completed when the criteria for CPB are initially met, whereas Delayed CPB is implemented only after recalcitrant pain persists. We describe the benefit of early CPB in pancreatic cancer management.
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