Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block

Method of treating pain associated with the sphenopalatine ganglion located in the PTERYGOPALATINE FOSSA, posterior to the middle nasal turbinate. The transnasal approach involves application of suitable local anesthetic to the mucous membrane overlying the ganglion.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Method of treating pain associated with the sphenopalatine ganglion located in the PTERYGOPALATINE FOSSA, posterior to the middle nasal turbinate. The transnasal approach involves application of suitable local anesthetic to the mucous membrane overlying the ganglion.

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  • Pterygopalatine Ganglion Block
  • Block, Pterygopalatine Ganglion
  • Block, Sphenopalatine Ganglion
  • Blocks, Pterygopalatine Ganglion
  • Blocks, Sphenopalatine Ganglion
  • Ganglion Block, Pterygopalatine
  • Ganglion Block, Sphenopalatine
  • Ganglion Blocks, Pterygopalatine
  • Ganglion Blocks, Sphenopalatine
  • Pterygopalatine Ganglion Blocks
  • Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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2012

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  1. E03.155w.086w.711w.299.500
  2. E04w.525.210w.550w.500.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D059387. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D059387
  2. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73501435