2016
DOI: 10.1111/head.12783
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Abstract: SPG block using a local anesthetic may be an effective treatment for patients with HC, specifically for those who cannot tolerate indomethacin, or when this drug is contraindicated.

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“…The patient did not have an acute response to the SPGB; however, clinical improvement was observed after approximately 4 weeks of repetitive SPGBs. This was evident by a decrease in the intensity of her continuous headache and a decrease in the severity of her photophobia and ptosis [16].…”
Section: Paroxysmal Hemicrania and Hemicrania Continuamentioning
confidence: 96%
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“…The patient did not have an acute response to the SPGB; however, clinical improvement was observed after approximately 4 weeks of repetitive SPGBs. This was evident by a decrease in the intensity of her continuous headache and a decrease in the severity of her photophobia and ptosis [16].…”
Section: Paroxysmal Hemicrania and Hemicrania Continuamentioning
confidence: 96%
“…Unlike CH, PH and HC are exquisitely responsive to indomethacin [14]. The pathophysiology of PH and HC are not fully understood, but its clinical similarities to CH suggest that the SPG may be involved in its pathogenesis [15,16].…”
Section: Pathophysiology Of the Sphenopalatine Ganglia And Its Role Imentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Very recently, Androulakis et al52 have shown an effect of repetitive blocks of SPG. Initially, it was performed twice per week.…”
Section: Managementmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The case of a 52-year-old female patient with drug-resistant and indomethacin-intolerated HC was reported, who was treated with repetitive (twice a week for 6 weeks) SPG blockade with bupivacaine (0.6 mL; 0.5%) with a Tx360® device. She experienced beneficial effects both in terms of the frequency and intensity of her headache at week 6 post-treatment [151] ( Table 5).…”
Section: Case Report Of Spg Blockade In Hcmentioning
confidence: 99%