Effectiveness of stellate ganglion block for the treatment of patulous eustachian tube: A case report

Clin Case Rep. 2023 Jan 3;11(1):e6713. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.6713. eCollection 2023 Jan.

Abstract

A 56-year-old woman presented with a 2 months history of patulous eustachian tube. She had sudden weight loss after developing a cold, after which she had been experiencing disabling autophony and a sensation of blockage in the ear. She underwent stellate ganglion block in 8 months; her symptoms resolved subsequently.

Keywords: autophony; breathing awareness; patulous eustachian tube; stellate ganglion block.

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  • Case Reports