Hemicrania continua may respond to repetitive sphenopalatine ganglion block: A case report

2016 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 573-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Michelle Androulakis ◽  
Kaitlin A. Krebs ◽  
Avi Ashkenazi
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Hemicrania Continua ◽  
Sphenopalatine Ganglion ◽  
Ganglion Block ◽  
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block

Continuous Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Refractory Hemicrania Continua

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos E Restrepo-Garces
Keyword(s):  
Primary Headache ◽  
Hemicrania Continua ◽  
Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias ◽  
Sphenopalatine Ganglion ◽  
Headache Disorders ◽  
Ganglion Block ◽  
Pharmacological Management ◽  
Primary Headache Disorders ◽  
Significant Challenge ◽  
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block

Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TAC) pose a significant challenge for pain physicians. Despite being part of the primary headache disorders, they are uncommon in the general population. Although the literature commonly describes pharmacological management, in refractory patients, interventional pain modalities may be necessary .

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