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. 1989 Jan;71(1):48–49.

Coeliac plexus block and cephalic spread of injectate.

P A Hardy 1, J C Wells 1
PMCID: PMC2498867  PMID: 2923420

Abstract

Extensive cephalic spread of solution occurred in three out of seven cases studied during coeliac plexus blockade. Spread on to cardiac nerves and plexus may be a factor in hypotension following this procedure. Incremental dosage and careful screening is recommended.

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