Stellate Ganglion Block for Prevention of VT Storm During

Thyroidectomy: A Case Report

Introduction

• The stellate ganglion is a collection of sympathetic

nerves found anterior to the neck of the first rib.1

• It provides sympathetic output to the myocardium,

upper extremity, neck, and face.1

• Blockade of the stellate ganglion was initially

studied in the treatment of chronic pain syndromes

such as chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS).2

• Over time, stellate ganglion block (SGB) has evolved

both in technique (landmark, fluoroscopy,

ultrasound) and indication (CRPS, intractable angina,

PTSD, arrhythmias).1,2,3

• We report a patient with recurrent ventricular

tachycardia (VT) storm who received a SGB prior to

thyroidectomy.