European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology
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Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Coeliac plexus block: utility of the anterior approach and the real time colour ultrasound guidance in cancer patient.
The aim of our study was to demonstrate the efficacy of ultrasound-guidance compared with computed tomography (CT) guidance for coeliac plexus block in cancer patients. ⋯ Ultrasound guidance is safe and effective and should be attempted for coeliac plexus block whenever possible.