Celiac plexus block as a diagnostic tool in suspected pediatric median arcuate ligament syndrome
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Celiac plexus block as a diagnostic tool in suspected pediatric median arcuate ligament syndrome
Abstract
We report the use of celiac plexus block (CPB) as a diagnostic aid in the evaluation of median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) in a pediatric patient. MALS is a rare cause of severe, debilitating, abdominal postprandial pain associated with nausea, vomiting, occasional diarrhea, unintentional weight loss, and abdominal bruit. MALS is a diagnosis of exclusion, after multiple investigations. This is the first case report where CPB was used to confirm candidacy for corrective surgery in the pediatric population and has served as the cornerstone in diagnosis of MALS.
Keywords: celiac plexus block; diagnostic; median arcuate ligament syndrome; pediatric.
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