[Stellate ganglion radiofrequency neurolysis. Report of a case followed over a 3-year period].
We present the case of a patient who experienced residual ischemic symptoms and invalidating chronic pain after an injury where three fingers of his left hand were sliced off by a chain saw. He underwent 5 stellate ganglion RF neurolysis over a two year period, followed by progressive and complete pain relief. We will underscore the value of CT guidance during needle placement and the efficacy of RF neurolysis.
Kastler
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B
Radiologie A, CHU Jean Minjoz, Besançon, France.
Narboux
Y
Y
Clair
C
C
Delabrousse
E
E
Michalakis
D
D
Fergane
B
B
D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000150:complications*; D004598:Electrosurgery; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D013233:Stellate Ganglion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors