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Treat PDPH (Post dural puncture headache) with sphenopalatine ganglion block: Transnasal approach
International Journal of Medical Anesthesiology · 2020 · Vol. 3(1) · pp. 315–317
Sandeep Kadam✉(Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre)Adda Sravya(Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical College and CPR Hospital Kolhapur)Rashmi NS(Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre)P Prithiv Rishardhan(Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical College and CPR Hospital Kolhapur)
Abstract
Background and Study Objective: To treat PDPH by simple and effective means using transnasal Sphenopalatine ganglion block. PDPH (post dural puncture headache) is one of the very well known complications. Management of PDPH is always challenging to anesthesiologist. Though the incidence of PDPH has reduced with new small spinal needles and needle tip designs, still occasional PDPH cases are observed.
Anesthesia and Pain ManagementNeurosurgical Procedures and ComplicationsHead and Neck Surgical OncologyPost-dural-puncture headacheMedicineSurgeryIncidence (geometry)GanglionAnesthesiaSpinal anesthesiaAnatomy
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0.20
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References
Post-dural puncture headache: pathogenesis, prevention and treatment
British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2003 · 850 citations
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