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Ultrasound guided image of SG. the structure of continuously strongly echoing lumpy on the surface of the longus cervicalis muscle between C7 to T1 levels. Figure 3: Ultrasound image of needle tip insertion site was placed in the structure of continuously strongly echoing lumpy, on the surface of longus colli muscle, under the prevertebral fascia. White arrow indicates where needle is located. SG: stellate ganglion; VB: vertebral body of C7; CA: carotid artery; CV: carotid vein; LC: longus colli muscle; VA: vertebral artery.
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Background: The best tool for management of pain associated with distal symmetric peripheral neuropathy(DSPN) is a matter of debate. The use of ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) therapy of stellate ganglion (SG) in patients with painful DSPN may decrease pain severity and the need for analgesics.
Methods: Patients: We enrolled 56 patien...
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... (5-12 MHz, EDGE-II; SonoSite, USA) with a short axial view ( Fig. 1). Next, we moved the ultrasound probe caudally and slowly to trace the longus colli muscle, looking for the structure of continuously strongly echoing lumpy on the surface of the longus colli muscle between C7 to T1 segment levels the image of SG using ultrasound guidance, Fig. 2), A color doppler image was used to check the vessels through the needle course. After skin inltration, a 22-gauge 10-cm long PRF needle with a 5-mm active tip was implanted from the lateral side of the probe. The needle tip was placed in the structure of continuously strongly echoing lumpy on the surface of the longus colli muscle, ...
