A randomized control study to assess the efficacy of the sphenopalatine ganglion block in patients with post dural puncture headache
Conclusion: SPG block is an effective alternative in managing patients with PDPH. The need for epidural blood patch is greatly reduced using SPG block. Procedural safety, immediate and sustained pain relief make it an evolving treatment modality for PDPH.
Source: Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Guruvayurappan Annushha Gayathri Kanthan Karthik Ravi Saravanan Mesia D Meshach Anand Pushparani Source Type: research
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