alleyoop Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Introduction.—Cluster headaches (CH) are primary headaches marked by repeated short-lasting attacks of severe, unilateral head pain and associated autonomic symptoms. Despite aggressive management with medications, oxygen therapy, nerve blocks, as well as various lesioning and neurostimulation therapies, a number of patients are incapacitated and suffering. The sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) has been implicated in the pathophysiology of CH and has been a target for blocks, lesioning, and other surgical approaches. For this reason, it was selected as a target for an acute neurostimulation study. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/123364972/abstract bobb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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