ABSTRACT
The inferior cervical sympathetic ganglion is fused with the first thoracic ganglion in about 80% of subjects; this combined structure is termed the stellate ganglion.
In order to obtain therapeutic effect, a series of blocks is usually required – e.g. one block each day over a period of 4-5 days. Stellate ganglion block should be combined with other conventional forms of treatment such as physiotherapy, protection from cold etc.
