A Comparison of Transnasal Versus Ultrasound-Guided Suprazygomatic Approaches for Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks in Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain

This retrospective study concluded that US-guided suprazygomatic SPG block can provide effective pain relief in PIFP patients at 4-week follow-up. This method can be regarded as an alternative treatment option, given that it is both safe and simple to apply.

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Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
Published
2025-03-01
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https://doi.org/10.4103/aian.aian_713_24
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5
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Migraine and Headache Studies
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A Comparison of Transnasal Versus Ultrasound-Guided Suprazygomatic Approaches for Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks in Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain

Ezgi Can, Ömer Taylan Akkaya
5 citations
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
Migraine and Headache Studies
7.36
article

A Comparison of Transnasal Versus Ultrasound-Guided Suprazygomatic Approaches for Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks in Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain

Ezgi Can, Ömer Taylan Akkaya
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5 citations

Abstract

This retrospective study concluded that US-guided suprazygomatic SPG block can provide effective pain relief in PIFP patients at 4-week follow-up. This method can be regarded as an alternative treatment option, given that it is both safe and simple to apply.

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A Comparison of Transnasal Versus Ultrasound-Guided Suprazygomatic Approaches for Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks in Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain — Ezgi Can, Ömer Taylan Akkaya · Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS