Clinical Anatomy of Blockade of the Pterygopalatine Ganglion: Literature Review and Pictorial Tour Using Cadaveric Images.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-30-2018
Publication Title
The Kurume medical journal
Keywords
anatomy; cadaver; cluster headache; pterygopalatine ganglion block; sphenopalatine ganglion block
Abstract
Pterygopalatine ganglion block (sphenopalatine ganglion block) is a well-known procedure for treating cluster headache and for relieving cancer pain. In this review, the history and anatomy of the pterygopalatine ganglion are discussed, and images, including computed tomography and endoscopy, are presented to improve understanding of the clinical anatomy of the ganglion regarding the block procedure.
Clinical Institute
Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)
Department
Neurosciences
Department
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Recommended Citation
Iwanaga, Joe; Wilson, Charlotte; Simonds, Emily; Vetter, Marc; Schmidt, Cameron; Yilmaz, Emre; Choi, Paul J; Oskouian, Rod J; and Tubbs, R Shane, "Clinical Anatomy of Blockade of the Pterygopalatine Ganglion: Literature Review and Pictorial Tour Using Cadaveric Images." (2018). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 605.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/605
