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Effects of cranial nerve blockage in patients with chronic migraine resistant to first-line treatment

Gökhan EVCİLİ
Ahmet YABALAK
Pages
1131–1134
Publication Date
2021-11-01
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Results: The second-month VAS scores and the number of days in pain were significantly lower than baseline in both the CNB and control groups (P

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Objective & Hypothesis:Background/Aim: Migraine is a common, disabling neurological disorder and cranial nerve blocks (CNB) are used in the treatment of headaches.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 102 patients with chronic migraine resistant to first-line treatment who were treated in our outpatient clinic.
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Conclusion & Impact:Results: The second-month VAS scores and the number of days in pain were significantly lower than baseline in both the CNB and control groups (P
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⚙️Variables:Chronic migraine · Nerve block · Great occipital nerve

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Background/Aim: Migraine is a common, disabling neurological disorder and cranial nerve blocks (CNB) are used in the treatment of headaches. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a CNB with conventional medical treatment in patients with chronic migraine resistant to first-line treatment. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 102 patients with chronic migraine resistant to first-line treatment who were treated in our outpatient clinic. The patients were divided into two groups as those who underwent CNB (n=67) and the control group, who were only treated with conventional drugs (n=35). Bilateral CNB was performed on the patients at baseline and in the second week. The patients’ Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores, number of days in pain, and the number of analgesics taken were recorded at baseline and the second month. Results: The second-month VAS scores and the number of days in pain were significantly lower than baseline in both the CNB and control groups (P

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EVCİLİ, G., YABALAK, A. (2021). Effects of cranial nerve blockage in patients with chronic migraine resistant to first-line treatment. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, Cilt: 5 - Sayı: 11, 1131–1134. https://ajindex.com/articles/779801

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