Multidisciplinary Treatment for Severe Secondary Raynaud's Phenomenon: A Case Report / 中国医学科学杂志(英文版)

Raynaud's phenomenon is a symptom complex manifested as intermittent fingertip ischemia caused by cold or other sympathetic drivers. Secondary Raynaud's phenomenon is often more severe and could even lead to finger ulceration, making it particularly complicated to treat. We describe a case of severe Raynaud's phenomenon secondary to subclinical hypothyroidism lasting for more than 6 hours in a 65-year-old woman. The patient was also diagnosed with hypothyroidism, epilepsy, and secondary soft tissue infection of the right middle and ring fingers. After careful multidisciplinary consultation and discussion, the patient received vasodilation, anticoagulation, thyroxine supplementation, stellate ganglion block, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and debridement. The patient responded well to the medication, avoiding amputation or obviously dysfunction. Multidisciplinary team gathering the doctors from different departments proposes appropriate strategies for patients with severe Raynaud's phenomenon and could improve the prognosis and satisfaction of patient effectively.

Ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block accelerates postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery following laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer / 南方医科大学学报

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the effects of ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block (SGB) on perioperative stress response, gastrointestinal hormones and postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery in patients undergoing laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer.@*METHODS@#This study was conducted among 60 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class II-III patients with gastric cancer (regardless of gender, aged 35-75 years with BMI of 18.5-26 kg/m2) undergoing elective laparoscopic radical gastrectomy. The patients were randomized into experimental group (S group, n=30) and control group (NS group, n=30). In S group, SGB at the C6 level of the right cervical spine was performed under ultrasound guidance 15 min before induction of anesthesia by injection of 7 mL 0.5% ropivacaine; the patients in NS group received injections of normal saline in the same manner. Peripheral venous blood samples were collected before SGB (T1), after surgery (T2), and on the 2nd and 6th days after surgery (T3 and T4) for determination of the levels of motitin (MOT), vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), cortisol (COR), and blood glucose (GLU). Intraoperative usage of sufentanil, recovery rate of intestinal sounds at 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and 96 h after operation and the time of first passage of flatus were recorded and compared between the two groups.@*RESULTS@#There was no significant difference in the total amount of sufentanil consumption between the two groups. Compared with those in NS group, the patients in S group had significant lower COR and VIP levels (P < 0.05) and higher MOT level (P < 0.05) at T2, T3 and T4. Glu level at T2 and T3 was also significantly lower in S group (P < 0.05). The recovery rates of intestinal sounds at 36, 48, 60, 72 and 84 h after surgery were significantly higher (P < 0.05) and the time of the first passage of flatus was earlier in S group than in NS group (P < 0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#In patients with gastric cancer undergoing laparoscopic radical gastrectomy, ultrasound-guided SGB can reduce postoperative stress level, promote the recovery of gastrointestinal hormone secretion, and accelerate postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal functions.

Effect of ultrasound-guided right stellate ganglion block on perioperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing lung lobectomy: a randomized controlled trial / Efeito do bloqueio do gânglio estrelado direito guiado por ultrassom na fibrilação atrial perioperatória em pacientes submetidos a lobectomia pulmonar: estudo controlado randomizado

Abstract Objective: To observe the effects of preoperative right stellate ganglion block on perioperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing lung lobectomy. Methods: Two hundred patients who underwent a scheduled lobectomy were randomly divided into the S and C groups. The S group was injected with 4 mL of 0.2% ropivacaine under ultrasound guidance, and the C group did not receive stellate ganglion block. The patients underwent continuous ECG monitoring, and the incidences of atrial fibrillation and other types of arrhythmias were recorded from the start of surgery to 24 hours after surgery. Results: The respective incidences of atrial fibrillation in the S group and the C group were 3% and 10% (p = 0.045); other atrial arrhythmias were 20% and 38% (p = 0.005); and ventricular arrhythmia were 28% and 39% (p = 0.09). Conclusions: The results of the study indicated that preoperative right stellate ganglion block can effectively reduce the incidence of intraoperative and postoperative atrial fibrillation.

Resumo Objetivo: Observar os efeitos do bloqueio do gânglio estrelado na fibrilação atrial no período perioperatório em pacientes submetidos a lobectomia pulmonar. Método: Duzentos pacientes programados para lobectomia foram divididos aleatoriamente nos grupos S e C. O grupo S recebeu infusão de 4 mL de ropivacaína a 0,2% orientada por ultrassom e o grupo C não foi submetido a bloqueio do gânglio estrelado. Os pacientes foram submetidos à monitoração contínua de ECG, e as incidências de fibrilação atrial e outros tipos de arritmias foram registradas do início da cirurgia até 24 horas depois da cirurgia. Resultados: As incidências de fibrilação atrial no grupo S e no grupo C foram 3% e 10%, respectivamente (p = 0,045); as de outras arritmias atriais foram 20% e 38% (p = 0,005); e de arritmias ventriculares, 28% e 39% (p = 0,09). Conclusões: Os resultados do estudo indicaram que o bloqueio do gânglio estrelado no pré-operatório pode ser efetivo na redução da incidência de fibrilação atrial nos períodos intra- e pós-operatório.

Comparative Study of Fluoroscopy vs Ultrasound Guided Stellate Ganglion Block

Introduction: Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is used for thetreatment of many vascular disorders and sympatheticallymediated pain including pain of head, neck, cancer, phantom,postherpetic neuralgia, cardiac arrythmia, orofacial pain, andvascular headache. Various modalities to localize stellateganglion use of fluoroscopy, computerized tomography,magnetic resonance imaging, and radionucleotide tracers.Ultrasound imaging is a best tool for SGB due to its clarity,low cost, lack of radiation and portability. In this study weaimed to compare the efficacy of fluoroscopy vs ultrasoundguided stellate ganglion block in lowering the pain usingnumeric rating scale (NRS).Material and Methods: Study was perform in 40 patientssuffering from upper limb and head and neck, neuropathicpain. The first group (Group I) received stellate ganglion blockunder ultrasound guidance while the second group (Group II)received stellate ganglion block under fluoroscopy guidance.The t-test and Man Whitney test were perform to analyses thedata.Results: The requirement of different analgesia werecomparable in both group I and group II patients. Change inpain score was maximum at immediate post-block, 1 h postblock, 6 h post block (65.84% of baseline) while change wasminimum at 48 h post-block (48.45% of baseline). The painwas significantly lower in group I from baseline as comparedto group II at all periods. Range of Ease rating score were alsolower in group I. Block was statistically achieved earlier inGroup I (4.55±0.69 min) as compared to Group II (12.60±2.56min).Conclusion: USG and fluoroscopy are both good techniquesfor stellate ganglion block, but due to less complication, earlyblocking effect time, more precise placement of medicationultrasound guided block is preferred over fluoroscopy method.

Use of stellate ganglion block for treatment of recurrent syncope followed by chest pain / 영남의대학술지

Syncope is defined as a transient loss of consciousness and postural tone, characterized by rapid onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery. Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is a nerve block method that is used for treatment of neuropathic pain in the head, neck and upper extremities, especially trigeminal neuralgia, postherpetic neuralgia and complex regional pain syndrome. SGB can modulate and stabilize the sympathetic nervous system, which prevents it from overexcitation and improves symptoms of syncope. The authors report a patient who was treated for pain and edema of both upper extremities with SGB, then showed improvement in recurrent syncope followed by chest pain and overall quality of life.

Successful Treatment of Burn-Induced Digital Ischemic Ulcer with Stellate Ganglion Block: Case Report

The Stellate ganglion block (SGB) could be used to treat sympathetic dependent circulatory insufficiency. We report a 36-year-old female patient with burn-induced refractory ischemic ulcer in distal phalanges. The patient admitted in department of plastic surgery for second degree burn wound in the right second through fifth fingertips. Continuous dressing treatment was conducted. However digital burn wounds were not healed but seems to be refractory. The upper extremity angiography revealed decreased perfusion and the fingertip wounds were diagnosed as ischemic ulcer. Despite of botulinum toxin injection into the perineural tissue and aspirin prescription, burn wounds showed ulcerative necrotic change. The SGBs were performed twice a week for 3 weeks to restore vasoconstriction of the upper extremity arteries. The follow-up angiography showed significant improvement of fingertip perfusion. Consequently, wounds were completely healed. In conclusion, SGB could be a rational option to overcome burn-induced digital ischemia refractory to other medical therapy.

Effects of stellate ganglion blocking on the hemodynamics and cardiac function in colon cancer patients with coronary heart disease undergoing surgery / 实用肿瘤学杂志

Objective The objective of this study was to investigate effects of stellate ganglion blocking on the hemodynamics and cardiac function in patients with coronary heart disease(CHD). Methods A total of 54 colon cancer patients with CHD undergo-ing laparoscopic surgery underwent elective general anesthesia in our hospital from June 2014 to March 2017 were randomly divided into three groups(18 cases per group). They were the control,left stellate ganglion block(L-SGB),and right stellate ganglion block ( R-SGB)groups. The patients′mean arterial pressure(MAP),heart rate(HR),cardiac output(CO),cardiac index(CI),stroke out-put(SV),stroke,quantitative change thin(SVV)and heart rate and systolic blood pressure product(RPP),and other changes in he-modynamic parameters were compared in each group,after home invasion(T0),induction of general anesthesia(T1),the endotracheal tube into the glottis immediately(T2),and 5 min after intubation(T3). The changes of patients in superoxide dismutase(SOD),ma-londialdehyde(MDA),nitric oxide(NO)and cardiac troponin I(cTnI),creatine kinase isoenzyme(CK-MB)were also compared to T0,6 h(T4)and 24 h after anesthesia(T5)in each group. Results Compared with T0,the MAP,HR,CO,CI,SV and RPP of patients in each group were all decreased at T1,but no statistical significance was found in these groups(P>0. 05). Compared with T0,the MAP,HR,CO,CI,SV and RPP of patients in each group were significantly increased at T2;there showed a statistical significance( P<0. 05). Compared with T0,the MAP,HR,CO,CI,SV and RPP of patients in each group were decreased at T3,but the decreased changes in the R-SGB group were more great than those in the L-SGB group(P<0. 05). Compared with L-SGB and R-SGB groups,the MAP,HR,CO,CI,SV,SVV and RPP were significantly increased at T2of patients in the control group(P<0. 05). Com-pared with T0,the MDA,NO,cTnI and CK-MB in each group were significantly increased and significantly decreased in the SOD at T4of patients(P< 0. 05). Compared with the control group,there had small changes in each index of patients in R-SGB and L-SGB groups at T4,but there was a significant difference(P< 0. 05). Compared with T4,the levels of MDA,NO,cTnI and CK-MB were significantly decreased and the level of SOD were significantly increased at T5of patients in each group(P<0. 05),but all inde-xes in the control group compared with T0had statistical significance(P<0. 05). Although there had changes of R-SGB and L-SGB groups,they did not statistical significance(P>0. 05). Conclusion In patients with CHD during general anesthesia with color-ectal cancer surgery,stellate ganglion blocking can increase hemodynamic stability,improve cardiac function,and reduce myocardial oxygen consumption,thereby reducing surgical stress damage to the cardiomyocytes. The right side of the stellate ganglion blocking has better effect than that in the left side block.

Application of general anesthesia without muscle relaxant conbined with right stellate ganglion block on patients undergoing oropharyngeal surgery / 安徽医科大学学报

To observe the feasibility and safety of general anesthesia without muscle relaxant tracheal intubation combined with right stellate ganglion block (SGB) on patients undergoing oropharyngeal surgery.60 patients undergoing selective oropharyngeal surgery were randomly and equally divided into 2 groups:named in non muscle relaxation group and combination group.MAP,HR,SpO2 and PETCO2 were recorded before administration (T0),immediately before tracheal intubation(T1),and immediately after tracheal intubation(T2),and immediately after skin incision (T3).The VAS score at 4,8,12,24 h after surgery were also recorded.The difference of the satisfactory intubation conditions was not statistically significant.MAP and HR were increased at T2 and T3 as compared with non muscle relaxation group.Compared with combination group,HR increased at T2 and T3 in group A.The VAS of patients in combination group was lower than non muscle relaxation group (P ＜ 0.05).Stellate ganglion block on patients undergoing oropharyngeal surgery in general anesthesia without muscle relaxant might provide not only satisfactory intubation conditions but also provoke earlier recovery and improve the quality of postoperartive analgesia.

18 cases with conversion hysteria treated with stellate ganglion block combined with suggestion therapy / 中国生化药物杂志

Objective To explore the effect of stellate ganglion block combined with suggestion therapy on conversion hysteria, and to provide reference for clinical treatment. Methods 18 cases with conversion hysteria from 2005 to 2012 were enrolled in this study. The clinical data were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were given stellate ganglion block combined with suggestion therapy. The effect was compared before and after treatment. Results 9 cases (50%) were effective for 1 times, 5 cases (27.78%) were effective for 2 times, 3 cases (16.67%) were effective for 3 times, 1 cases was invalid for 3 times. Conclusion Stellate ganglion block adjuvant therapy is effective in the treatment of converted hysteria, and the effect is remarkable. During the treatment, the curative effect is positive and the quality of life of the patients is improved. It is worthy to be widely used in clinical practice.

Effects of stellate ganglion block on the pain and quality of life in patients with lung cancer / 中国基层医药

Objective To investigate the effect of stellate ganglion block on the pain and quality of life in patients with lung cancer.Methods 90 patients with lung cancer were divided into observation group and control group according to random number table method.The control group was treated with morphine 10mg,orally,1 time/ 12h.The observation group was treated with stellate ganglion block and morphine.For the patients with poor analgesic effect,50％ doses were added gradually.The analgesic effect,quality of life and changes of immune function were compared between the two groups.Results After treatment,the VAS scores of the two groups were significantly decreased.And the VAS score reduction in the observation group was significantly better than that in the control group [(2.5 ± 0.7) points vs.(3.7 ± 0.9) points],the difference was statistically significant (t =7.060,P ＜ 0.05).The analgesic efficacy of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group(91.1％ vs.75.6％,x2 =3.920,P ＜ 0.05),the duration of analgesia of the observation group was longer than that of the control group (t =20.681,P ＜ 0.05).For the total morphine dosage method,the observation group was significantly lower than the control group[(143.5 ± 21.3) mg vs.(238.7 ± 38.3) mg] (t =14.572,P ＜ 0.05).After treatment,the scores of quality of life of the two groups were significantly improved,and the improvement degree of the observation group was significantly better than that of the control group [(86.5 ± 14.3) vs.(79.6 ± 15.7),t =2.179,P ＜ 0.05].After treatment,the TGF-beta level of the observation group was significantly reduced,which was significantly lower than that of the control group[(215.4 ± 38.7)pg/mL vs.(240.5 ± 41.2)pg/mL],the difference was statistically signifi cant (t =2.979,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Stellate ganglion block has good therapeutic effect in the treatment of lung cancer patients with pain.

Myocardial preservation of stellate ganglion block in the off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting / 临床麻醉学杂志

Objective To explore the application values and the effect of myocardial preservation of right stellate ganglion block in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG). Methods Sixty-two patients with ASA Ⅱ or Ⅲ,aged 50-75 years,scheduled for OPCABG were randomly divided into stellate ganglion block group (group SGB)and control group (group C)with 31 cases each.The patients in group SGB received right-lateral SGB before anesthesia induction.The medications and methods of anesthesia induction in the two groups were identical.Hemodynamics be-fore start of anethesia (T0 ),after induction (T1 ),after intubation tube (T2 ),after sternotomy (T3 ),at the beginning of bypass surgery for interrupted coronary artery (T4 ),at the end of coronary bypass grafting (T5 )were observed.Meanwhile,changes of serum cardiac troponin I (cTnI)and cre-atine phosphokinase MB (CK-MB)at T0 ,6 h (T6 ),12 h (T7 ),24 h (T8 )after operation were also observed.The operative time,the amount of drugs used and postoperative recovery were recored. Results MAP,HR of group SGB increased at T2-T5 compared with T0 ,and MAP,HR of group C significantly increased at T2-T5 comparing with T0 (P <0.05).Compared with those in group SGB, MAP,HR significantly increased at T2-T5 in group C (P <0.05 ).The Concentrations of cTnI and CK-MB of group C increased more obviously than those in group SGB at T6-T8 (P <0.05).Compared with group C,patients in group SGB needed less medication,less hospitalization time in ICU and had faster postoperative recovery.Conclusion SGB for patients during OPCABG stabilizes hemodynamy stability,further reduces myocardial injury,thus protecting myocardium.

Effect of preoperative stellate ganglion block on gastrointestinal function in rats undergoing abdominal surgery / 临床麻醉学杂志

Objective To observe the effect of preoperative stellate ganglion block (SGB)on gastrointestinal function in rats undergoing gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal abdominal surgery.Methods Fifty-four male SD rats,weighing (200 ± 10 )g,were randomly divided into 5 groups:control group (n =6,group C),gastrointesinal abdominal surgery group (n =12,group G), SGB+gastrointesinal abdominal surgery group (n = 12,group SG),non-gastrointestinal abdominal surgery group (n = 12,group NG),SGB+ non-gastrointestinal abdominal surgery group (n = 12, group SNG).Group C was given no treatment.Venous blood samples were taken for determination of the levels of serum NE,TNF-αand IL-6 at the time before stellate ganglion block (T1 ),the end of operation (T2 ),12 h (T3 )and 24 h after operation (T4 ).Six rats were randomly chosen from each group to test bowel propulsion rate at T3 and T4 ,then sacrificed to measure motilin (MTL)and vaso-active intestinal peptide (VIP)in antrum and proximal colon.Results Compared with T1 and group C,the serum concentrations of NE,TNF-αand IL-6 significantly increased at T2-T4 in groups G,SG, NG and SNG (P <0.05).The NE,TNF-α and IL-6 levels in group G were significantly higher than those in group SG (P <0.05),and the serum NE,TNF-αand IL-6 levels in group NG were signifi-cantly higher than those in group SNG (P <0.05).Compared with T3 and group C,the bowel pro-pulsion rate and MTL levels significantly increased at T4 in groups G,SG,NG and SNG (P <0.05). The bowel propulsion rate and MTL levels in group SG and group SNG were significantly higher than those in group G and group NG,respectively (P <0.05 ).The VIP levels significantly decreased in groups G,SG,NG and SNG than that in group C (P <0.05).The VIP levels in group SG were sig-nificantly lower than those in group G (P < 0.05 ), and the VIP levels in group SNG were significantly lower than those in group NG (P < 0.05 ).Conclusion Preoperative stellate ganglion block can premote the recovery of gastrointestinal function in rats after abdominal surgery,attenuated stress response and inflammatory reaction,and regulation of gastrointestinal hormone level may be involved in the mechanism.

A Fast Recovery of Muscle Weakness after Zoster-Induced Brachial Plexitis / 대한정형외과학회잡지

Varicella zoster virus (VZV)-induced brachioplexitis is a rare disease, characterized by exacerbating ipsilateral upper extremity pain, muscular weakness, and delay in recovery. We report a 54-year-old female patient who made an early recovery from VZV-induced brachioplexitis via the treatment with stellate ganglion blocks, which may have prevented pain sensation, vasoconstriction, and nerve scarring during the early treatment period.

Effects of applying nerve blocks to prevent postherpetic neuralgia in patients with acute herpes zoster: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND: Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a common and painful complication of acute herpes zoster. In some cases, it is refractory to medical treatment. Preventing its occurrence is an important issue. We hypothesized that applying nerve blocks during the acute phase of herpes zoster could reduce PHN incidence by attenuating central sensitization and minimizing nerve damage and the anti-inflammatory effects of local anesthetics and steroids. METHODS: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy of using nerve blocks to prevent PHN. We searched the MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov and KoreaMed databases without language restrictions on April, 30 2014. We included all randomized controlled trials performed within 3 weeks after the onset of herpes zoster in order to compare nerve blocks vs active placebo and standard therapy. RESULTS: Nine trials were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. Nerve blocks reduced the duration of herpes zoster-related pain and PHN incidence of at 3, 6, and 12 months after final intervention. Stellate ganglion block and single epidural injection did not achieve positive outcomes, but administering paravertebral blockage and continuous/repeated epidural blocks reduced PHN incidence at 3 months. None of the included trials reported clinically meaningful serious adverse events. CONCLUSIONS: Applying nerve blocks during the acute phase of the herpes zoster shortens the duration of zoster-related pain, and somatic blocks (including paravertebral and repeated/continuous epidural blocks) are recommended to prevent PHN. In future studies, consensus-based PHN definitions, clinical cutoff points that define successful treatment outcomes and standardized outcome-assessment tools will be needed.

A comparison between the right side and the left side of head skin in a patient who received more than 450 sessions of left stellate ganglion block: A case report

Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is an effective method that is used by pain clinicians to treat patients who have pain in the head, neck and arm area. SGB acts mainly by increasing regional blood flow via peripheral vasodilation and decreasing pain sensation by reducing the afferent sensory signals of the sympathetic nervous system in the region. This patient had received more than 450 sessions of left SGB continually for the past 6 years to relieve her left-sided facial pain caused by facial trauma. Out of our curiosity, we tried to obtain some objective dermatological measurements like skin elasticity, water content, and hair follicle density on her scalp and we found that the values were different between the left side of her face and the right side of her face. Here, we report the results and we want pain clinicians to know that repeated SGBs may improve skin elasticity, water content in the skin, and increase the number of hair follicles on the scalp.

A comparison between the right side and the left side of head skin in a patient who received more than 450 sessions of left stellate ganglion block: A case report

Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is an effective method that is used by pain clinicians to treat patients who have pain in the head, neck and arm area. SGB acts mainly by increasing regional blood flow via peripheral vasodilation and decreasing pain sensation by reducing the afferent sensory signals of the sympathetic nervous system in the region. This patient had received more than 450 sessions of left SGB continually for the past 6 years to relieve her left-sided facial pain caused by facial trauma. Out of our curiosity, we tried to obtain some objective dermatological measurements like skin elasticity, water content, and hair follicle density on her scalp and we found that the values were different between the left side of her face and the right side of her face. Here, we report the results and we want pain clinicians to know that repeated SGBs may improve skin elasticity, water content in the skin, and increase the number of hair follicles on the scalp.

Comparative Analysis of the Combined Therapeutic Effects of Lipoprostaglandin E1 on Sudden Idiopathic Sensorineural Hearing Loss

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Viral and vascular disorders are considered to be a major cause of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL). Lipoprostaglandin E₁ (lipo-PGE₁) has vasodilating activity and has been used to treat ISSNHL. The purpose of this study was to determine the specific therapeutic effects of lipo-PGE₁ and compare them to other treatment modalities for ISSNHL. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: The study group had 1,052 patients diagnosed with ISSNHL. All were treated with steroid, carbogen inhalation, stellate ganglion block (SGB), or PGE₁. The CP group (steroid, carbogen inhalation, and PGE1 injection; 288 patients) was treated with lipo-PGE₁ and carbogen inhalation, the CS group (steroid, carbogen inhalation, and stellate ganglion block; 232 patients) with steroid, carbogen inhalation, and SGB, the C group (steroid and carbogen inhalation; 284 patients) with steroid and carbogen, and the control group (steroid only; 248 patients) with steroid only. Patients in the groups receiving lipo-PGE₁ received a continuous infusion of 10 µL lipo-PGE₁. RESULTS: The overall recovery rate after treatment was 52.2%, and recovery rates by group were 67.7% in the CP group, 54.3% in the CS group, 52.1% in the C group, and 32.2% in the control group. Therefore, the therapeutic results in groups treated with lipo-PGE₁ were better than results in other groups. The difference was statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS: The study results suggested that the CP group received effective treatment modalities for ISSNHL. The combined therapy of lipo-PGE₁ with carbogen inhalation in patients with ISSNHL was more beneficial than other treatment modalities.

Stellate ganglion block in the treatment of breast cancer with tidal fever:24 cases of clinical report / 中国基层医药

Objective To provide application stellate ganglion block treatment of hot flashes′latest data by clinical.Methods 24 patients who were put in the research were taken record of each patient after stellate ganglion block when two months later,especially of the clinical symptoms and hot -flashes -onset,and they were asked to fill a symptom questionnaire for each one.The main concern of hot flashes in patients with seizure frequency of hot flashes and score changes were observed.The data were analyzed.Results After the implementation of stellate ganglion block,the number of episodes of hot flashes in breast cancer patients,and ratings declined,and after 6 weeks decreased by 46% and 49%.21 patients observed in Horner's syndrome.Conclusion Stellate ganglion block for the control of hot flashes in breast cancer is effective.

Therapeutic potential of stellate ganglion block in orofacial pain: a mini review

Orofacial pain is a common complaint of patients that causes distress and compromises the quality of life. It has many etiologies including trauma, interventional procedures, nerve injury, varicella-zoster (shingles), tumor, and vascular and idiopathic factors. It has been demonstrated that the sympathetic nervous system is usually involved in various orofacial pain disorders such as postherpetic neuralgia, complex regional pain syndromes, and atypical facial pain. The stellate sympathetic ganglion innervates the head, neck, and upper extremity. In this review article, the effect of stellate ganglion block and its mechanism of action in orofacial pain disorders are discussed.