scholarly journals Inferior Hypogastric Plexus Blockade: A Transsacral Approach

2007 ◽  
Vol 6;10 (6;11) ◽  
pp. 757-763
Author(s):  
David M. Schultz
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Inferior Hypogastric Plexus ◽  
Sacral Anatomy ◽  
Hypogastric Plexus ◽  
Transsacral Approach ◽  
Superior Hypogastric Plexus ◽  
Chronic Pain Conditions ◽  
Plexus Block ◽  
High Degree

Background: Despite recent refinements in the technique of hypogastric plexus blockade, the lower pelvic organs and genitalia are innervated by fibers from the pre-sacral inferior hypogastric plexus and these fibers are not readily blocked using paravertebral or transdiscal approaches. Design: Report of a technique to introduce a transsacral approach to blockade of the inferior hypogastric plexus. Methods: A technique for performing inferior hypogastric plexus blockade by passing a spinal needle through the sacral foramen is described with 15 blocks in 11 patients. Results: Fifteen inferior hypogastric plexus blocks were performed on 11 female patients who presented with chronic pelvic pain. Pelvic pain was decreased following 11 of the procedures with pre- and post-pain scores (SD) of 7.4 (2.3) and 5.0 (2.7), respectively (P < 0.05). There were no complications or unusual occurrences. Conclusions: This block can be performed safely and effectively if the interventionalist has a high degree of familiarity with sacral anatomy, refined needle steering technique, and expertise in fluoroscopy. Properly performed, transsacral blockade of the inferior hypogastric plexus is a safe technique for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain conditions involving the lower pelvic viscera. Key words: Pelvic pain, chronic pain, inferior hypogastric plexus block, superior hypogastric plexus, transsacral approach.

scholarly journals Chemical Neurolysis of the Inferior Hypogastric Plexus for the Treatment of Cancer-Related Pelvic and Perineal Pain

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 249-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahar Abd-Elbaky Mohamed ◽  
Doaa Gomaa Ahmed ◽  
Mohamad Farouk Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Oral Morphine ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Perineal Pain ◽  
Inferior Hypogastric Plexus ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Hypogastric Plexus ◽  
Superior Hypogastric Plexus ◽  
Chronic Pain Conditions ◽  
Ganglion Impar Block ◽  
Plexus Block

BACKGROUND: Various interventions, including the superior hypogastric plexus block and ganglion impar block, are commonly used for the treatment of pelvic or perineal pain caused by cancer. The inferior hypogastric plexus block (performed using a trans-sacral approach under fluoroscopy and using a local anesthetics/steroid combination) for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain conditions involving the lower pelvic viscera was first described in 2007. Neurolysis of the inferior hypogastric plexus may be useful for the treatment of pelvic and perineal pain caused by cancer.OBJECTIVES: To assess the feasibility, safety and efficacy of the newly introduced inferior hypogastric plexus block, performed using a trans-sacral approach, for the relief of cancer-related pelvic and perineal pain.METHODS: A total of 20 patients with cancer pain in the pelvis and/or perineum were injected with 6 mL to 8 mL of 10% phenol bilaterally by passing a spinal needle through the sacral foramen to perform the inferior hypogastric block. Pain intensity (measured using a visual analogue scale), sleep score, activity score, psychological score and oral morphine consumption pre- and postprocedure were measured.RESULTS: Two of the 20 patients died during the follow-up period and were, therefore, excluded from the study. All patients presented with cancer-related pelvic, perineal or pelviperineal pain. Pain scores were reduced from a mean (± SD) of 7.22±1.31 preprocedurally to 4.06±1.73 one week postprocedurally (P<0.05). In addition, the mean consumption of morphine (delivered via 30 mg sustained-release morphine tablets) was reduced from 106.67±32.90 mg to 61.67±40.48 mg after one week (P<0.05). No complications or serious side effects were encountered during or after the block.DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The approach provides a good alternative technique for the treatment of low pelvic and perineal cancer-related pain. Additional studies are required for evaluation and refinement of the technique using other radiological techniques.

Neurolytic superior hypogastric plexus block for chronic pelvic pain associated with cancer

Pain ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar A. de Leon-Casasola ◽  
Edward Kent ◽  
Mark J. Lema
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Chronic Pelvic Pain ◽  
Hypogastric Plexus ◽  
Superior Hypogastric Plexus ◽  
Plexus Block

scholarly journals Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block for Chronic Pelvic Pain Through an S1 Transforaminal Approach: A Case Report

2019 ◽  
pp. 133-137
Author(s):  
Zahra Sykes
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Chronic Prostatitis ◽  
Chronic Pelvic Pain ◽  
Pelvic Surgery ◽  
Pelvic Pain Syndrome ◽  
Transforaminal Approach ◽  
Hypogastric Plexus ◽  
Superior Hypogastric Plexus ◽  
Plexus Block

Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a debilitating syndrome commonly seen in men under the age of 50 years, which greatly impacts the quality of life. The treatment is challenging, which often requires a multimodal management approach. The superior hypogastric plexus is located anterior to L5 and S1 vertebral bodies in the retroperitoneal space and contains afferent pain fibers from most of the pelvic structures. Performing a superior hypogastric plexus block (SHPB) can potentially alleviate pain originating from various pelvic regions and structures. It is currently a viable therapy for many syndromes including endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and pain after pelvic surgery. In this case report, we present a patient who had chronic pelvic pain with a poor response to conservative management. Initially, attempts at an SHPB from the classic posterolateral approach were unsuccessful. This technique for performing this block can prove difficult due to vasculature variability or anatomic barriers, such as the iliac crest and transverse process of the fifth lumbar vertebrae. Thus, a left S1 transforaminal approach was used to block the plexus. This provided the patient with one month of near 100% pain relief, with gradual return to baseline thereafter. CPPS poses unique treatment challenges. Although often treated conservatively, SHPB is a valid treatment option for those who fail to respond adequately to other modalities. An S1 transforaminal approach is a novel and valuable alternative technique for SHPB in patients with compromising anatomy. Key words: Chronic prostatitis, chronic pelvic pain, superior hypogastric plexus, superior hypogastric plexus block, pelvic trauma, pelvic pain in men

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