Open Access Research Article

Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block As An Alternative Treatment For Post Punction Dural Headache

Juan Carlos Rivera Acosta1*, Jessica Milena Santos Sierra2, Sara Isabel Ramírez Urrea3, Geris Stywer Galvan Ramos4, Manuel Francisco Mejía Rincón5, Angela María Saibis Vásquez6, Luisa Fernanda Rey Hernández7 and Julián Calle Orlando8

1General Physician, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Colombia

2,4,5,6,7General Physician, Universidad del Sinú, Montería, Colombia

3General Physician, Fundación Universitaria San Martín, Colombia

8General Physician, Universidad del Sinú de Montería, Colombia

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Received Date: August 23, 2021;  Published Date:September 03, 2021

Abstract

Post-dural puncture headache (CPPD) is a common complication after subarachnoid block and its incidence varies according to the size and design of the needle used, however it is important to note that SPGB can attenuate the cerebral vasodilation induced by parasympathetic stimulation transmitted through of neurons that have synapses in the sphenopalatine ganglion. This would explain why caffeine and sumatriptan may have an effect on the treatment of post dural puncture headache.

Keywords:Sphenopalatine ganglion block; Postdural puncture headache; Treatment for postdural puncture headache.

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