Superior hypogastric nerve block (SHNB) for pain control after uterine fibroid embolization (UFE): technique and troubleshooting

K Pereira, LM Morel-Ovalle, M Taghipour… - CVIR …, 2020 - Springer
K Pereira, LM Morel-Ovalle, M Taghipour, A Sherwani, R Parikh, J Kao, K Vaheesan
CVIR endovascular, 2020Springer
Abstract Background Superior Hypogastric nerve Block (SHNB) has been shown to be an
effective pain management technique after Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), reducing the
need for opiates and allowing same-day discharge after UFE. In this technical note we
discuss relevant anatomy and technical details in performing SHNB. Main body The
Superior hypogastric plexus (SHP) is the part of the abdominopelvic sympathetic nervous
system that provides a targeted intervention to sympathetic-mediated pain pathways of …
Background
Superior Hypogastric nerve Block (SHNB) has been shown to be an effective pain management technique after Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), reducing the need for opiates and allowing same-day discharge after UFE. In this technical note we discuss relevant anatomy and technical details in performing SHNB.
Main body
The Superior hypogastric plexus (SHP) is the part of the abdominopelvic sympathetic nervous system that provides a targeted intervention to sympathetic-mediated pain pathways of pelvic organs and a target for an anterior approach Superior Hypogastric nerve Block after embolization. Vascular structures are in close relation to the intended site of target of the SHP at the L5 vertebral body include aortic bifurcation and IVC confluence, hence a detailed knowledge of this is essential. A step by step technical approach to SHNB includes patient positioning for the block, image guidance and needle positioning, choice and technique of anesthetic injection. Traversing a large fibroid uterus, inadvertent vascular opacification and Local anesthetic systemic toxicity present challenges to performing the block and are addressed.
Conclusion
Superior Hypogastric nerve Block (SHNB) can be a useful tool in the Interventional armamentarium to make UFE a better experience for patients with fibroids, allowing for better pain control as well as facilitating same day discharge. Performing SHNB appear to be can be performed with technical ease for an interventional radiologist.
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