Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	114521
Country	India

Category	Anesthesiology
Manuscript Type	Systematic Reviews
Article Title	Sphenopalatine ganglion block for postdural puncture headache: A review of current evidence
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Pratap Rudra Mahanty, Biswajit Sen, Rishi Anand, Deb Sanjay Nag, Nirakar Pahadi, Dona Lodh and Tinali Upadhyaya
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Corresponding Author	Deb Sanjay Nag, Consultant, Department of Anaesthesiology, Tata Main Hospital, C Road West, Northern Town, Bistupur, Jamshedpur 831001, Jharkhand, India. ds.nag@tatasteel.com
Key Words	Sphenopalatine ganglion block; Post-dural puncture headache; Postdural puncture headache; Epidural blood patch; Neuraxial procedures; Nerve block
Core Tip	Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is a debilitating complication of spinal anesthesia. Although the epidural blood patch remains the established gold standard invasive treatment, the sphenopalatine ganglion block has emerged as a promising minimally invasive alternative. Sphenopalatine ganglion block operates by interrupting the parasympathetic pathways responsible for cerebral vasodilation, which underlies PDPH. It provides rapid pain relief in majority of cases, with minimal side effects. Its ease of application and high success rate make it an excellent alternative,allowing patients to avoid or delay more invasive procedures such as epidural blood patch, particularly in cases of mild to moderate PDPH.
Citation	Mahanty PR, Sen B, Anand R, Nag DS, Pahadi N, Lodh D, Upadhyaya T. Sphenopalatine ganglion block for postdural puncture headache: A review of current evidence. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press

Received	2025-09-22 02:00
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-22 02:00
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-17 07:28
Return for Revision	2025-10-17 07:28
Revised	2025-10-27 08:26
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-09 02:39
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-09 06:34
Articles in Press	2026-01-09 06:34
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