PMC8121234_01
Supraclavicular nerve block showing distorted anatomy. LN: Lymph node, SA: Subclavian artery
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Bothell,_WA, USA), the supraclavicular block was performed using out-of-plane approach as the needle was unable to pass through the nodes due to induration along with distorted anatomy [Figure 1]. Block was performed with 22 G echogenic needle (50 mm Sonoplex- Pajunk ) and 10 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine was given.
Stellate ganglion block showing needle passing through the lymph node. CA: Carotid artery
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Thereafter, informed consent was obtained from the patient, and stellate ganglion neurolysis was performed with 4 ml of 100% ethanol and 1 ml of 0.5% bupivacaine resulting in complete pain relief [Figure 2].