Updated findings on the effects of stellate-ganglion block on hot flushes and night awakenings

Pilot evaluation of a stellate ganglion block for the treatment of hot flashes

“…The trend seen in this present study, for hot flashes to become more prominent after an initial reduction, has been seen in previous studies done by Lipov et al In their reports, many of the patients received a second block 2–10 weeks after the first [19]. This use of two blocks led to reported benefit lasting for many months [16, 19, 20]. Therefore, it is possible that more than one stellate ganglion block would provide added benefit.…”

“…In addition, an update to the 2008 pilot trial was published and reported a sustained decrease in hot flashes 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 [20]. Neven et al have also reported similar results from a recent pilot trial involving 24 women [14].…”

Management of Hot Flushes in Breast Cancer Survivors: Comparison Between Stellate Ganglion Block and Pregabalin

“…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.…”

Traitement des bouffées de chaleur après cancer du sein

“…Une première étude pilote a été publiée en 2008 chez 13 patientes après cancer du sein par injection de 7 mL de bupivacaine 0,5 % en regard de C 6. Après un suivi de 42,6 semaines, le nombre moyen des BdC a chuté de 79,4 à l'entrée dans l'étude à 6,9 par semaine, le bénéfice étant particulièrement net sur les BdC très sévères (À21, p < 0,0001) et sévères (À24,5, p < 0,0001) [109,110]. Il n'y avait pas de groupe contrôle.…”