Coeliac Plexus Needle L1 — FRCA Primary MCQ

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HardAnatomyCoeliac Plexus Needle L1FRCA Primary

The celiac plexus block needle is typically advanced to the anterolateral aspect of which vertebral body?

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Correct answer: A — L1

The coeliac plexus lies at L1 level. Needles are typically inserted at the L1 level bilaterally and advanced under fluoroscopic or CT guidance to the anterolateral aspect of the L1 vertebral body (or the anterior surface of the aorta). Correct needle position is confirmed by spread of contrast before neurolytic injection.

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum