Anatomy, Imaging, and Clinical Significance of the Cervicothoracic (Stellate) Ganglion.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: The stellate ganglion (SG), formed by the fusion of the inferior cervical and first thoracic sympathetic ganglia in approximately 80% of individuals, plays crucial roles in cardiac innervation, pain management, and autonomic regulation. This review examines the anatomical variations, histological structure, clinical applications, and therapeutic implications of the SG and stellate ganglion block (SGB), presenting original high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evidence of SG visualization, an underutilized approach in autonomic nervous system research. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive literature review of anatomical, physiological, and clinical studies on the SG, incorporating original anatomical dissections and high-resolution MRI. Conte

SUBMITTER: Rusu MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12651590 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature