Stellate Ganglion Block for Prevention of Post Mastectomy Depression
Complications after mastectomy include chronic pain and depression.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Female patients Age ranging from 18 to 65 years American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) no more than II Had unilateral cancer breast Scheduled to do unilateral modified radical mastectomy  Exclusion Criteria:  Pregnant female Existing Horner syndrome Had any neuromuscular disease Had allergy to local anesthetics History of use of analgesics Had any deformity or a previous surgery in the neck or ipsilateral arm or breast Had any contraindication to the procedure (coagulation disorders, local infection, sepsis) Had any contraindication to the sympathetic blockade (decompensate cardiopulmonary or hemodynamic disorders) History of psychotic disorder including depression, bipolar disorder or personality disorder Patient with Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score more than 13 - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: Female - GenderBased: Yes - GenderDescription: Female patients scheduled to do unilateral modified radical mastectomy - MinimumAge: 21 Years - MaximumAge: 65 Years - StdAgeList: Adult, Older Adult