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  • Celiac plexus blockade (CPB) carries risks like bleeding and neurologic injury due to proximity to vital structures.
  • Preprocedural antiplatelet medication use and coagulation status are key factors influencing CPB safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of bleeding complications in patients undergoing CPB.
  • To evaluate the impact of preprocedural antiplatelet medication and coagulation status on CPB-related bleeding.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of adult patients undergoing CPB from 2005-2014.
  • Primary outcome: red blood cell (RBC) transfusion within 72 hours.
  • Secondary outcome: bleeding complications requiring specialist evaluation within 31 days.

Main Results:

  • 402 procedures on 298 patients; 14.4% received aspirin/NSAIDs preoperatively.
  • RBC transfusion rate was 1.2% (5 patients), with only one on preprocedure NSAIDs.
  • No bleeding complications required emergency, neurology, or neurosurgical evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • CPBs can be safely performed in patients on aspirin and/or NSAID therapy.
  • The study did not identify increased bleeding risks associated with these medications.