Stellate Ganglion Block in Longstanding Facial Nerve Palsy Patients

Stellate Ganglion Block in Longstanding Facial Nerve Palsy Patients

The goal of the present study is to verify the efficacy of stellate ganglion block (SGB) in the treatment of facial pain

Inclusion Criteria:

• facial nerve palsy patients

Exclusion Criteria:

1. light of a recent myocardial infarction.
2. anticoagulant use
3. glucoma
4. lateral nerve palsy
5. emphysema
6. cardiac conduction abnormalities
7. active infection, flu, cold
8. uncontrolled cough
9. Fever
10. Very high blood pressure or if you are on blood thinners.
11. allergic reaction to local anesthetics
12. Primary and secondary coagulopathy.