title: Dural puncture during attempted stellate ganglion block.
abstract: Dural puncture is rarely reported as a complication of stellate ganglion blockade. Breach of the dura occurred in the case described because of the anatomy of the cervical spine.
authors: Oxford Regional Pain Relief Unit, Abingdon Hospital, Oxon.
authors: C F
authors: CF
authors: Stannard
authors: C J
authors: CJ
authors: Glynn
authors: S P
authors: SP
authors: Smith
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009192:Myelography; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013233:Stellate Ganglion; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed