Clinical Anatomy of Blockade of the Pterygopalatine Ganglion: Literature Review and Pictorial Tour Using Cadaveric Images.

Kurume Med J. 2018 Dec 21;65(1):1-5. doi: 10.2739/kurumemedj.MS651001. Epub 2018 Aug 30.

Iwanaga J, Wilson C, Simonds E, Vetter M, Schmidt C, Yilmaz E, Choi PJ, Oskouian RJ, Tubbs RS.

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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.

KEYWORDS:

anatomy; cadaver; cluster headache; pterygopalatine ganglion block; sphenopalatine ganglion block