The anterior approach for thoracic sympathetic ganglion block using a curved needle

作者: Mazin Elias

DOI: 10.1163/156856900750228051

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摘要: AbstractFollowing cadaveric study, 20 patients suffering from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) underwent upper thoracic ganglion sympathetic blockade using a new anterior approach. Five obtained favorable response to the diagnostic block. All five cases had pain relief following successful radiofrequency ablation second and third Only one case of pneumothorax was reported which treated conservatively. The approach technically easier perform, outcomes were comparable classical posterior

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