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Predictors of analgesic efficacy of neurolytic celiac plexus block in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer: the importance of timing.

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Abstract
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Neurolytic celiac plexus block (NCPB) is a safe and effective method for reducing abdominal cancer pain. However, the analgesic efficacy of NCPB is not always guaranteed. The aim of this retrospective study was to identify predictors for the analgesic efficacy of NCPB in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Date Published
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2018
ISSN Number
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0941-4355
URL
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https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4043-2
DOI
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10.1007/s00520-018-4043-2
Short Title
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Support Care Cancer
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