Chinese expert consensus on upper thoracic sympathetic block therapy (2023 edition)
Expert group of consensus preparation of upper thoracic sympathetic block therapy in China, Guo Jianguo, Du Xindan, Ren Fei, Song Tao, Xue Zhaoxia, Yang Liqiang, Jin Xiaohong, Lin Huidan, Lu Lijuan, Wu Dasheng, Liu Hui, Yao Ming, Tang Jing, Huang Bing, Feng Zhiying
Abstract
Percutaneous upper thoracic sympathetic block is widely used to treat hyperhidrosis, upper extremity and thoracic ischemic pain, and complex regional pain syndrome. As its clinical application domestically gains momentum and broadens in scope, there's a pressing need to standardize the procedure and advocate for its judicious use. To this end, the editorial board of the Chinese Journal of Painology has convened a group of esteemed domestic experts. Drawing from both national and international clinical research, this expert group has delved into the indications, contraindications, procedural operations, and preventive measures for complications associated with this technique, forming this expert consensus.
Key words:
Sympathetic nervous system; Thorax; Nerve block; Radiofrequency therapy; Expert consensus
Contributor Information
Expert group of consensus preparation of upper thoracic sympathetic block therapy in China
Guo Jianguo
Department of Painology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 310001, China
Du Xindan
Department of Painology, Zhejiang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 310003, China
Ren Fei
Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha City, Hunan Province 410008, China
Song Tao
Department of Painology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province 110001, China
Xue Zhaoxia
Department of Painology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province 030001, China
Yang Liqiang
Department of Painology, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing City, 100053, China
Jin Xiaohong
Department of Painology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sooshow University, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 215006, China
Lin Huidan
Department of Painology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province 315000, China
Lu Lijuan
Department of Painology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province 210008, China
Wu Dasheng
Department of Painology, Jilin Provincial People's Hospital, Changchun City, Jilin Province 130021, China
Liu Hui
Department of Painology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province 610041, China
Yao Ming
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province 314000, China
Tang Jing
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province 524000, China
Huang Bing
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province 314000, China
Feng Zhiying
Department of Painology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 310001, China
