Sphenopalatine Block vs Dexmedetomidine Infusion in Trans Nasal Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery

Summary

Improving pain and surgical field by using sphenopalatine ganglion block and dexmedetomidine in trans-nasal endoscopic pituitary surgery.

Timeline

Start

2024-10-01

Primary completion

2026-10

Completion

2026-10

Publications

• Results Anthony Cometa M, Zasimovich Y, Smith CR. Percutaneous sphenopalatine ganglion block: an alternative to the transnasal approach. Int J Obstet Anesth. 2021 Feb;45:163-164. doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2020.10.002. Epub 2020 Oct 17. No abstract available.
• Results Mantovani G, Sgarbanti L, Indaimo A, Cavallo MA, De Bonis P, Flacco ME, Scerrati A. Effects of a sphenopalatine ganglion block on postcraniotomy pain management: a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial. Neurosurg Focus. 2023 Dec;55(6):E13. doi: 10.3171/2023.9.FOCUS23549.
• Results Hutton M, Brull R, Macfarlane AJR. Regional anaesthesia and outcomes. BJA Educ. 2018 Feb;18(2):52-56. doi: 10.1016/j.bjae.2017.10.002. Epub 2017 Nov 27. No abstract available.

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