▪ Abstract: The sympathetic nervous system has been implicated in numerous pain
syndromes ranging from neuropathic pain to vascular pain to visceral pain. In light of this …

Abstract Purpose of Review Chronic abdominal and pelvic visceral pain is an oftentimes
difficult to treat pain condition that requires a multidisciplinary approach. This article …

Cancer pain is prevalent and often multifactorial. For a segment of the cancer pain
population, pain control remains inadequate despite full compliance with the WHO …

Background: The superior hypogastric plexus (SHGP) carries afferents from the viscera of
the lower abdomen and pelvis. Neurolytic block of this plexus is used for reducing pain …

Abstract Purpose of Review This is a comprehensive review of the superior hypogastric
block for the management of chronic pelvic pain. It reviews the background, including …

Background: The superior hypogastric plexus block has been indicated for visceral pelvic
pain treatment associated with malignancy. The first international report of this technique …

Patients with advanced gastrointestinal and pelvic malignancies commonly present with
pain of varying severity. In a majority of these patients, pain can be effectively managed …

Method The new approach can be performed with the patient in the lateral or prone position.
The L5-S1 interspace is identified under fluoroscopy, the skin overlying the interspace is …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the possibility and describe the methodology of a
computed tomography-guided anterior approach to superior hypogastric plexus block for …

The hypogastric plexus block is classically performed by a posterior approach, but there are
recent reports of a computed tomography-guided anterior approach for patients who have …