J Korean Pain Soc.  1999 May;12(1):140-143.

The Effect of Continuous Epidural Block and Stellate Ganglion Block for Ramsay - Hunt Syndrome

• Ha KH
• Lee YS
• Oh WS
• Yon JH
• Kim JW
• Hong KH

Abstract

Ramsay-Hunt syndrome is a related but more serious disorder caused by herpes zoster viral infection of the geniculate ganglion. It is characterized by unilateral painful vesicular rash of the uvula, palate, auricle, ear canal, and postauricular area, but it can extend into the facial tissues as well. Paralysis of the facial nerve is often seen, and there can be disequilibrium and hearing problems also. We experienced continuous cervical epidural block (CCEB) with intennittent stellate ganglion block is effective in Ramsay-Hunt syndrome. CCEB should be considered to the treatment of choice in Ramsay-Hunt syndrome.

Keyword

Anesthetic technique, continuous cervical epidural block, stellate ganglion block; Pain, Ramsay-Hunt syndrome

MeSH Terms

Ear Auricle
Exanthema
Facial Nerve
Geniculate Ganglion
Hearing
Herpes Zoster
Palate
Paralysis
Stellate Ganglion*
Uvula