Reflection and ReactionUpdated findings on the effects of stellate-ganglion block on hot flushes and night awakenings
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Stellate ganglion block for the management of hot flashes and sleep disturbances in breast cancer survivors: An uncontrolled experimental study with 24 weeks of follow-up
2012, Annals of OncologyCitation Excerpt :Given its indirect effect on the level of brain NE, SGB has recently emerged as a new treatment of hot flashes [20–23]. Preliminary studies report encouraging efficacy with minimal complications [20–23] and one recent review already considers SGB as a valuable nonhormonal alternative for treating hot flashes [24]. Here, we report our findings on the use of SGB for the treatment of nonhormonal therapy-resistant hot flashes and poor sleep quality.
Management of hot flushes for breast cancer survivors
2012, Gynecologie Obstetrique et FertiliteManagement of Hot Flushes in Breast Cancer Survivors: Comparison Between Stellate Ganglion Block and Pregabalin
2014, Pain Medicine (United States)Citation Excerpt :In addition, an update to the 2008 pilot trial was published and reported a sustained decrease in hot flushes lasting the duration of the follow-up, 10 months. Of note, most of the patients required a repeat stellate ganglion block at a median time of 11 weeks [24]. Haest et al. have also reported similar results from a recent pilot trial involving 24 women [25].