Intercostal neuralgia following stellate ganglion block. An infrequent complication.
The case is described of a 78-year-old female patient who experienced temporary but severe chest wall pain following stellate ganglion block. The possible mechanisms and treatment of this complication are discussed.
D000368:Aged; D001340:Autonomic Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007367:Intercostal Nerves; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000209:etiology*; D013233:Stellate Ganglion; D013900:Thoracic Nerves