Cluster headache: potential options for medically refractory patients (when all else fails).

Authors :: Tepper SJ
Stillman MJ
Source :: Headache [Headache] 2013 Jul-Aug; Vol. 53 (7), pp. 1183-90. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Jun 28.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: The most evidence exists for mixed anesthetic/steroid occipital nerve blocks (which are also useful in non-refractory patients), deep brain stimulation, sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) blocks, SPG radiofrequency ablation, and SPG stimulation with the Autonomic Technologies, Inc (ATI) SPG Neurostimulator, the latter approved in the European Union and reimbursed in several countries.<br /> (© 2013 American Headache Society.)

Subjects :: Deep Brain Stimulation methods
Humans
Melatonin therapeutic use
Nerve Block methods
Treatment Failure
Vagus Nerve Stimulation methods
Cluster Headache diagnosis
Cluster Headache therapy
Pain, Intractable diagnosis
Pain, Intractable therapy

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