Journal article
Stellate ganglion block for non-pain indications: a scoping review
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is performed to relieve head, face, neck, or upper limb pain, and several non-pain indications for performing this block have emerged over the years. To date, there has been no attempt to synthesize evidence on SGB for treating non-pain indications. This scoping review presents a summary of the efficacy and adverse effects of SGB when performed for 6 non-pain indications.
METHODS: This scoping review …
Authors
Feigin G; Figueroa SV; Englesakis MF; D’Souza R; Hoydonckx Y; Bhatia A
Journal
Pain Medicine, Vol. 24, No. 7, pp. 775–781
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
July 5, 2023
DOI
10.1093/pm/pnad011
ISSN
1526-2375