Evaluation of the Longus Colli Muscle in Relation to Stellate Ganglion Block

Ates Y., AŞIK İ., Ozgencil E., AÇAR H. İ., Yagmurlu B., TEKDEMİR İ.

REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, cilt.34, sa.3, ss.219-223, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • 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.