Stellate ganglion radiofrequency neurolysis. Report of a case followed over a three year period

Citation
B. Kastler et al., Stellate ganglion radiofrequency neurolysis. Report of a case followed over a three year period, J RADIOLOG, 82(1), 2001, pp. 76-78
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
JOURNAL DE RADIOLOGIE
ISSN journal
02210363 → ACNP
Volume
82
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
76 - 78
Database
ISI
SICI code
0221-0363(200101)82:1<76:SGRNRO>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
We present the case of a patient who experienced residual ischemic symptoms and invalidating chronic pain after an injury where three fingers of his l eft hand were sliced off by a chain saw. He underwent 5 stellate ganglion R F neurolysis over a two year period, followed by progressive and complete p ain relief. We will underscore the value of CT guidance during needle place ment and the efficacy of RF neurolysis.