Anatomical basis for selective block of the sympathetic fibers in otolaryngological diseases.
In 40 human adults and 10 fetuses during anatomopathological autopsies, the method of blocking of the sympathetic fibers reaching the internal ear was described. The fibers pass around the vertebral artery. Needle was introduced in the place of decussation of horizontal line passing through superior (females) or inferior (males) margin of the cricoid cartilage with the medial margin of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Olszewski
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Institute of Surgery, Military Academy of Medicine, Lódź.
D000320:Adrenergic Fibers / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity