Abdominal Pain
Transversus Abdominal Plane (TAP) Block
Clinical Indications For This Procedure:
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Neuropathic Disorders
- Failed Abdominal Surgery
- Non-Surgical Candidates
What To Expect From Your Procedure
You will arrive at our clinic 15 minutes prior to your appointment with or without a designated driver where we will educate you at length on the benefits & risks of the procedure. After this discussion we will then have you sign a consent form and you will subsequently be positioned in preparation for the procedure.
An antiseptic alcohol solution will then be used to clean the site of injection & surrounding skin to help decrease chances of infection. The procedure site will then be identified under ultrasound guidance. Once the site is appropriately identified an injection of a numbing medication called lidocaine will be administered to numb the site of injection & surrounding skin. Once the lidocaine has settled the targeted nerves will receive an injection cocktail consisting of an anesthetic (bupivacaine) and a steroid (kenalog). This cocktail disperses and bathes the nerves providing optimal pain relief with most of our patients reporting significant & immediate relief of their chronic abdominal pain. You will then be observed for an additional 10-15 minutes following completion of the procedure to ensure your safety and then scheduled for post-procedural follow up by our staff.
What To Expect After Procedure
- Substantial reduction in abdominal pain
- Pain relief ranging from days to months
- Acute short term mild swelling or pain around the injection site
Risks Associated With Transversus Abdominal Plane (TAP) Block
- Misplacement of the needle
- Unexpected bleeding
- Drug allergies
- Infection
- Nerve damage
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