Naveen Kulkarni MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Ashraf Thabet MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Raul Nirmal Uppot MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mihir M Kamdar MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Peter Raff Mueller MD, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, Cook Group Incorporated

Avinash Ranesh Kambadakone MD, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this educational exhibit is: 1) to review the various image guided palliative procedures for management of intractable pain in the abdomen and 2) to discuss the indications, technique and patient management principles of the image guided techniques for palliative pain management.

1. Review the various image guided palliative care procedures for pain relief in the abdomen including celiac plexus neurolysis, hypogastric neurolysis and cryoablation. 2. Discuss basic principles and anatomic considerations for interventional palliative pain procedures. 3. Discuss step-by-step technique for the image guided procedures. 4. Illustrate the interventional techniques with tips for successful treatment using a pictorial review. 5. Discuss the patient care issues before, during and after procedure including management of complications. 6. Summary and Conclusions  

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Kulkarni, N, Thabet, A, Uppot, R, Kamdar, M, Mueller, P, Kambadakone, A, Interventional Radiology in Palliative Management of Intractable Pain in the Abdomen.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14019512.html