Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Coaxial imaging technique for superior hypogastric plexus block.

D S Stevens1, G R Balatbat, F M Lee

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, University of Massachusetts Hospital, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655, USA.

Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
|November 30, 2000
PubMed
Summary

A new coaxial imaging technique simplifies the superior hypogastric plexus (SHP) block, making it easier and more effective than previous methods. This fluoroscopic-guided approach avoids complex needle angles and CT scans for successful pain management.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Nuclear fusion in cultured microspores of barley.

Plant cell reports·2013
Same author

A highly sensitive rapid diagnostic test for Chagas disease that utilizes a recombinant Trypanosoma cruzi antigen.

IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering·2011
Same author

Blue fluorescent substance in urine.

The Journal of laboratory and clinical medicine·2010
Same author

Prophylactic caffeine sodium benzoate--postdural puncture headache versus caffeine withdrawal headache.

Regional anesthesia and pain medicine·1999
Same author

Management of pain in intensive care settings.

The Surgical clinics of North America·1999
Same author

Abrogation of the hematological and biological activities of the interleukin-3/granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor fusion protein PIXY321 by neutralizing anti-PIXY321 antibodies in cancer patients receiving high-dose carboplatin.

Blood·1999

Area of Science:

  • Pain Management
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Traditional superior hypogastric plexus (SHP) block techniques present significant technical challenges.
  • Existing methods may require complex needle angulations or advanced imaging like computed tomography (CT).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel, simplified coaxial imaging technique for performing the SHP block.
  • To present an alternative approach that enhances the ease and effectiveness of SHP blockade.

Main Methods:

  • A coaxial imaging technique utilizing fluoroscopic guidance was developed for SHP block.
  • The procedure focuses on a straightforward needle approach for accessibility.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

  • The described coaxial technique facilitates an easily achievable and successful SHP block.
  • This method demonstrates technical effectiveness in performing the blockade.

    • Conclusions:

    • A new, technically effective coaxial approach to SHP block is presented.
    • This technique circumvents the difficulties associated with other methods, such as complex needle angulations or CT guidance.
    • The coaxial technique offers a simpler and more accessible option for SHP blockade.