An injury of the stellate ganglion following introduction of a canula into the inner jugular vein (Horner's syndrome)
Ohlgisser, M.; Heifetz, M.
Der Anaesthesist 33(7): 320-321
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-2417 PMID: 6486387 Document Number: 221707
A case of stellate ganglion injury after cannulation of the internal jugular vein is presented. Careful selection of external landmarks, maximal venous distension and proper direction of the needle can prevent this complication.
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