Evaluation of the Longus Colli Muscle in Relation to Stellate Ganglion Block
REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, cilt.34, sa.3, ss.219-223, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 34 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2009
- Doi Numarası: 10.1097/aap.0b013e3181a32a02
- Dergi Adı: REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.219-223
- Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background and Objectives: The longus colli (LC) muscle is an important structure of the anterior cervical spine and has a critical role in stellate ganglion block. This technique involves withdrawing the needle to locate its port for injection above the anterior surface of the LC muscle; however, its exact thickness at the C5, C6, and C7 levels has not been measured. The aim of this anatomic and magnetic resonance-supported study was to evaluate the thickness of the LC muscle at these levels from the anterior tubercle of each vertebra toward the vertebral body at 5-, 10-, and 15-mm distances to provide precise anatomic data for stellate ganglion block.