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Monash House Private Hospital provides Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) through our specialist interventional pain services, delivered by experienced clinicians and supported by image-guided technology.
A Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) is an image-guided injection of local anaesthetic around a group of sympathetic nerves called the stellate ganglion, located in the lower part of the neck near the base of the cervical spine.
These nerves are part of the sympathetic nervous system, which controls involuntary functions such as blood flow, sweating, and the body’s “fight or flight” response. By temporarily blocking nerve activity in this area, a stellate ganglion block can help diagnose and treat certain pain, circulation and trauma conditions.
The procedure is typically performed as a day procedure in a specialised procedure suite.
The procedure usually takes a short time, with observation afterwards to ensure patient safety.
A SGB may be performed for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons in conditions where sympathetic nerve activity is contributing to symptoms.
A patient’s suitability for treatment depends on factors such as their underlying condition, clinical history, and overall treatment goals.
At Monash House Private Hospital, SGB are performed by experienced specialists in a controlled clinical environment using image-guided techniques.
Each patient is individually assessed to determine whether this procedure is appropriate, ensuring care is tailored to clinical need and safety.
Please discuss referral for SGB with your GP or specialist such as a pain specialist, neurologist, rheumatologist, or vascular specialist. Alternatively, you can contact us direct to speak to our SGB team.
Referrals are reviewed by the treating team to confirm suitability for the procedure and to discuss expected outcomes, risks, and aftercare.
Disclaimer
All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.