Hemicrania continua may respond to repetitive sphenopalatine ganglion block: A case report
- 1 March 2016
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain
- Vol. 56 (3), 573-579
- https://doi.org/10.1111/head.12783
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.Keywords
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