Abstract:
Subjective tinnitus is an abnormal auditory perception experienced by an individual in the absence of external sound sources or electrical stimulation.Tinnitus is often accompanied by sleep disturbances, emotional disorders, and autonomic nervous system dysfunction, among which excessive sympathetic nerve excitation is the most common and significantly impacts patients.Stellate ganglion block (SGB) involves injecting local anaesthetic into the loose connective tissue surrounding the stellate ganglion to block the cervical sympathetic trunk, cervical sympathetic ganglion, preganglionic and postganglionic nerves, and the nerve fibres within their distribution. By modulating the sympathetic nerve tone, it aims to regulate the autonomic nervous system, circulatory system, immune system, and neuroendocrine function, achieving a state of dynamic balance in the body.Preliminary clinical practice indicates that SGB treatment achieves satisfactory efficacy for subjective tinnitus; however, subjective tinnitus exhibits significant heterogeneity. To further clarify indications and standardise intervention procedures, this consensus aims to provide guidance for clinicians on the use of SGB in treating subjective tinnitus.