Trigeminal (Gasserian) ganglion block

Accession number;06A0987123
Title;Trigeminal (Gasserian) ganglion block
Author; MASUDA YUTAKA (Showa Univ., JPN)
Journal Title;Pain Clinic
Journal Code:G0739B
ISSN:0388-4171
VOL.27;NO.;PAGE.S301-S307(2006)
Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.12, REF.5
Pub. Country;Japan
Language;Japanese
Abstract;Trigeminal ganglion block is a representative block in a sensory nerve. A sedative or central analgesic may be used during the block. A block needle is used to block a trigeminal ganglion, and X-ray fluoroscope is also used. Neuroleptic drugs are used for trigeminal neuralgia and malignant diseases. A local anesthetic is used for other pains. It may be applied to elderly people because of low invasiveness.