Preferred Label : Celiac Plexus Neurolysis;
NCIt related terms : Celiac Nerve Block;
NCIt definition : A treatment that involves injection of local anesthetic and alcohol to the celiac
plexus, causing temporary degeneration of the nerve fibers. The procedure is performed
in an effort to alleviate intractable pain, generally caused by cancer or chronic
pancreatitis.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL412819;
Origin ID : C116513;
UMLS CUI : C3899700;
Semantic type(s)
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