Korean J Pain.  2005 Jun;18(1):78-81. 10.3344/kjp.2005.18.1.78.

Prolonged Horner's Syndrome following Stellate Ganglion Block: A case report

• Lee JY
• Kim TJ
• Shin HK
• Lim HK
• Chung CK
• Song JH
• Han JU
• Cha YD

• KMID: 2277965
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2005.18.1.78

Abstract

Stellate ganglion block, due to its wide range of indications, is the most widely practiced procedure in pain clinics. We experienced the case of a 44-year-old female patient who developed prolonged Horner's syndrome after the use of stellate ganglion block. The patient recovered spontaneously from the Horner's syndrome after 12 months. If Horner's syndrome should occur, its etiology will need to be assessed. It is also important to assure the patient they will recover from the complication within a year.

Keyword

Horner's syndrome; stellate ganglion block

MeSH Terms

Adult
Female
Horner Syndrome*
Humans
Pain Clinics
Stellate Ganglion*