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Self-applied sphenopalatine ganglion block for postdural puncture headache: four case reports / Bloqueio do gânglio esfenopalatino autoaplicado para cefaleia pós-punção dural: relato de quatro casos
Rocha-Romero, Andrés; Roychoudhury, Priodarshi; Cordero, Rodrigo Benavides; Mendoza, Maynor Lopez.
Affiliation
  • Rocha-Romero, Andrés; Hospital de Trauma San Jose. Centro Nacional de Rehabilitación. San Jose. CR
  • Roychoudhury, Priodarshi; Toronto General Hospital. Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. Toronto. CA
  • Cordero, Rodrigo Benavides; Hospital de Trauma San Jose. Centro Nacional de Rehabilitación. San Jose. CR
  • Mendoza, Maynor Lopez; Hospital Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia. San Jose. CR
Rev. bras. anestesiol ; Rev. bras. anestesiol;70(5): 561-564, Sept.-Oct. 2020. graf
Article in En, Pt | LILACS | ID: biblio-1143959
Responsible library: BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract Background and objectives The Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block (SGB) is an effective, low-risk treatment option for Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPH) refractory to conservative management. Case report This report presents four complex cases of patients with headache related to low cerebrospinal fluid pressure. Three of them were successfully treated with the application of local anesthetic topical drops through the nasal cavity. Conclusion The novel approach described in this report has minimal risks of discomfort or injury to the nasal mucosa. It is quick to apply and can be administered by the patient himself.
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Resumo Justificativa e

objetivos:

O Bloqueio do Gânglio Esfenopalatino (BGEP) é opção de tratamento efetivo associado a baixo risco para Cefaleia Pós-Punção Dural (CPPD) refratária às medidas conservadoras. Relato de caso Este relato apresenta quatro pacientes com alta complexidade que apresentaram cefaleia relacionada à baixa pressão do líquido cefaloraquidiano. Três pacientes foram tratados com sucesso pela instilação de gotas de anestésico local tópico na cavidade nasal.

Conclusões:

A nova abordagem descrita neste relato apresenta riscos mínimos de desconforto ou lesão à mucosa nasal. A aplicação é rápida e pode ser administrada pelo próprio paciente.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Main subject: Post-Dural Puncture Headache / Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block / Anesthetics, Local Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: En / Pt Journal: Rev. bras. anestesiol Journal subject: ANESTESIOLOGIA Year: 2020 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Canada / Costa Rica Country of publication: Brazil

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Main subject: Post-Dural Puncture Headache / Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block / Anesthetics, Local Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: En / Pt Journal: Rev. bras. anestesiol Journal subject: ANESTESIOLOGIA Year: 2020 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Canada / Costa Rica Country of publication: Brazil