Stellate Ganglion Block for Long COVID Symptom Management: A Case Report

Mashfee H Khan, Kennedy P Kirkpatrick, Yi Deng, Krishna B Shah, Mashfee H Khan, Kennedy P Kirkpatrick, Yi Deng, Krishna B Shah

Abstract

Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is gaining increasing acceptance as a treatment modality for various medical conditions. It works by blocking neuronal transmissions which in turn alleviates sympathetically-driven disease processes. Many of the prolonged sequelae of long COVID are thought to be mediated by dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system, and SGB is being investigated as a potential option for symptomatic management of long COVID. This case report demonstrates the efficacy of SGB in a previously healthy patient for the management of long COVID symptoms including fatigue, post-exertional malaise, shortness of breath, and gastrointestinal symptoms. .

Keywords: chronic fatigue; covid 19; long-covid; stellate ganglion; stellate ganglion block.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Copyright © 2022, Khan et al.

Figures

Figure 1. Ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block at…
Figure 1. Ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block at the level of C6 transverse process
SCM: sternocleidomastoid muscle; CA: carotid artery; LCL longus colli muscle; N: needle; star symbol: sympathetic chain
Figure 2. Confirmation of unilateral Horner's syndrome…
Figure 2. Confirmation of unilateral Horner's syndrome following stellate ganglion block.

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