Anatomically and physiologically based guidelines for use of the sphenopalatine ganglion block versus the stellate ganglion block to reduce atypical facial pain

Authors
Klein, RN Burk, DT Chase, PF
Citation
Rn. Klein et al., Anatomically and physiologically based guidelines for use of the sphenopalatine ganglion block versus the stellate ganglion block to reduce atypical facial pain, CRANIO, 19(1), 2001, pp. 48-55
Citations number
42
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
CRANIO-THE JOURNAL OF CRANIOMANDIBULAR PRACTICE
ISSN journal
08869634 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
48 - 55
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-9634(200101)19:1<48:AAPBGF>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
This literature review is designed to develop guidelines needed for the use of a sphenopalatine ganglion block versus a stellate ganglion black to red uce atypical facial pain. We have reviewed the basic anatomy of both gangli a and the physiological responses usually associated with each, and have gi ven an opinion on appropriate use of these therapeutic modalities.