J Korean Pain Soc.  1995 Nov;8(2):324-327.

Stellate Ganglion Block for Treatment of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

• Kim CS
• Park CM
• Suh JH
• Kim SN

Abstract

Central serous chorioretinopathy is a relatively benign condition of young to middle-aged men, characterized by serous detachment of central retina as a consequence of focal leakage of fluid from the choriocapillaris through a defect in the retinal pigment epithelium. Approximately 80% of central serous chorioretinopathy undergo spontaneous resolution within 6 months. However 20 to 30% of patients with central serous chorioretinopathy have one or more recurrences and undergo chronic courses. In these cases laser photocoagulation is used to burn the leakage site directly, but there is no evidence that it reduces the chance of permanent loss of visual function and recurrence. We have administered stellate ganglion blocks (SGB) on a 43 year old male patient with central serous chorioretinopathy with multiple recurrences and experienced Rood results. We therefore recommend SGB as an effective treatment for central serous chorioretinopathy in conjunction with other ophthalmological treatments.

Keyword

Central serous chorioretinopathy; Stellate ganglion block

MeSH Terms

Adult
Burns
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy*
Humans
Light Coagulation
Male
Recurrence
Retina
Retinal Pigment Epithelium
Stellate Ganglion*