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ATI neurostimulation system (Autonomic Technologies Inc.) for electrical stimulation of the Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) for headache |
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Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation ATI neurostimulation system (Autonomic Technologies Inc.) for electrical stimulation of the Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) for headache. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Healthcare Technology Brief Publication. 2014 Authors' conclusions Headaches affect approximately 50% of the adult population, with migraines affecting up to 25% of adults. The International Headache Society (IHS) classifies primary headaches under 4 main categories: migraine, tension-type headache, trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TACs) (including cluster headache [also referred to as sphenopalatine neuralgia]), and other primary headache disorders. There are various treatments, which are given depending on the type and severity of the pain. Standard treatments include modification of headache triggers, and oral medications as well as spinal manipulation, and injected nerve blocks, deep brain stimulation, and occipital nerve stimulation. The sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) is a neural structure that lies within the pterygopalatine fossa, which is located behind the middle turbinate above the jaw but below the maxillary nerve. The SPG is the largest ganglion associated with the trigeminal nerve. It has been suggested that parasympathetic signals coming from the SPG may induce autonomic symptoms, which, in turn, activate trigeminovascular sensory nerves, all leading to the onset of a headache. Electrical SPG stimulation, at the proper frequency, may block these outgoing neurological signals from the SPG creating both an electrical and neurochemical interruption in the neurological
mechanism of headaches. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Cluster Headache; Electric Stimulation Therapy; Ganglia, Autonomic; Humans Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32014000486 Date abstract record published 07/04/2014 |
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