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Whats a celiac plexus blocker?
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Celiac plexus block: In certain conditions like pancreatic cancer, one can inject alcohol around the celiac plexus nerves to decrease abdominal pain. This nerve block is done under ultrasound guidance.
Answered 9/4/2012
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