Superficial cervical plexus block in ear surgery: a case report

Abstract

The aim of this study was to share our experience with the application of a superficial cervical plexus block in the ear operation of a 59-year-old male patient. The superficial cervical plexus provides sensory innervation of the superficial structures of the anterolateral neck, ear, and shoulder. Ultrasound-guided cervical plexus block may be an alternative method for both anesthesia and analgesia in ear surgery.

Superficial Cervical Plexus Block Produces Effective Analgesia in Auricular Reconstruction Using Postauricular Flap in a Pediatric Patient

“…There are few cases of CPB performed for ear surgeries in the literature. In our clinic, we previously performed CPB for auricula surgery to provide anesthesia (3) . For anesthesia Ritchie et al (4) applied CPB only on greater auricular nerve as sole anesthetic block in elderly patient with high risk for resection of auricular skin lesions.…”