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Block of the Sphenopalatine Nerve Ganglion for Postoperative Analgesia

Not Applicable
Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Surgery
Anesthesia, Local
Interventions
Procedure: sphenopalatine ganglion block
Registration Number
NCT04339231
Lead Sponsor
Universidade Federal Fluminense
Brief Summary

Transsphenoidal surgery is considered safe and effective and is currently the procedure of choice for the removal of intrasellar lesions. Direct transnasal access to the sphenoid sinus, without the need for detachment of the nasal septum, provides less postoperative morbidity compared to traditional methods. Sphenopalatine ganglion block is known for its efficacy in otorhinolaryngological surgeries in which the sinuses are approached by transnasal endoscopy, as an important part of postoperative analgesia. However, in a neurosurgical environment, specifically in the treatment of tumors of the sella turcica, the use of the blockade of the referred ganglion to produce postoperative analgesia has been used in a scarce way in the literature. The primary objective of the study is to verify whether blocking the sphenopalatine nerve ganglion in the nasopharynx posterior wall provides better postoperative pain control in surgeries with nasal access for transsphenoidal approach, compared to the placebo group. As secondary objectives, the investigators will observe the consumption of opioids in the intraoperative period, in addition to the incidence of nausea, vomiting and postoperative headache also within 24 hours. Forty patients with physical status P1, P2 or P3 will be prospectively analyzed by the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) to undergo microsurgery for tumors with a sellar and / or suprasellar location, with transsphenoidal access, in patients with an age range between 18 and 64 years old, including men and women.

Detailed Description

Transsphenoidal surgery is considered safe and effective and is currently the procedure of choice for the removal of intrasellar lesions. Direct transnasal access to the sphenoid sinus, without the need for detachment of the nasal septum, provides less postoperative morbidity compared to traditional methods. Sphenopalatine ganglion block is known for its efficacy in otorhinolaryngological surgeries in which the sinuses are approached by transnasal endoscopy, as an important part of postoperative analgesia. However, in a neurosurgical environment, specifically in the treatment of tumors of the sella turcica, the use of the blockade of the referred ganglion to produce postoperative analgesia has been used in a scarce way in the literature. The primary objective of the study is to verify whether blocking the sphenopalatine nerve ganglion in the nasopharynx posterior wall provides better postoperative pain control in surgeries with nasal access for transsphenoidal approach, compared to the placebo group. As secondary objectives, the investigators will observe the consumption of opioids in the intraoperative period, in addition to the incidence of nausea, vomiting and postoperative headache also within 24 hours. Forty patients with physical status P1, P2 or P3 will be prospectively analyzed by the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) to undergo microsurgery for tumors with a sellar and / or suprasellar location, with transsphenoidal access, in patients with an age range between 18 and 64 years old, including men and women. As for the surgical technique, both the use of the microscope and the endoscope will be considered. They will be randomly allocated to a placebo group (group P; 0.9% saline, n = 20) and a test group (group R; ropivacaine 1%, n = 20).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Both genders;
  2. Age between 18 and 64 years;
  3. Physical status according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I, II and III
  4. Saddle or suprasellar tumors with transsphenoidal access;
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Participation in another study in the last month;
  2. Patients with a history of chronic pain;
  3. Previous surgeries with a transsphenoidal approach;
  4. Known hypersensitivity to ropivacaine;
  5. Patient's refusal;

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Saline 0,9% groupsphenopalatine ganglion blockThe block of the sphenopalatine ganglion will be performed bilaterally through a cotton bud soaked with saline solution, in a concentration of 0.9%, advancing it through the nasal cavities towards the posterior wall of the nasopharynx. A slight resistance in the progression of the cottonoid indicates its contact with the mucosa of the posterior pharyngeal wall. The cottonoid will remain in this position for 20 minutes, so that the solution is absorbed by the mucosa up to the sphenopalatine ganglion, which, in general, is anatomically three millimeters deep from the surface. After the established time, the cotton buds are removed.
Ropivacaine groupsphenopalatine ganglion blockThe block of the sphenopalatine ganglion will be performed bilaterally through a cotton bud soaked with the anesthetic solution ropivacaine, at a concentration of 1%, advancing it through the nasal cavities towards the posterior nasopharynx wall. A slight resistance in the progression of the cottonoid indicates its contact with the mucosa of the posterior pharyngeal wall. The cottonoid will remain in this position for 20 minutes, so that there is absorption of the anesthetic solution through the mucosa up to the sphenopalatine ganglion, which, in general, is found anatomically around 3 millimeters in depth from the surface. After the established time, the cotton buds are removed.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Evaluation of postoperative analgesia using the visual analogue pain scale (VAS pain)24 hours postoperative

To verify whether blocking the sphenopalatine nerve ganglion in the posterior nasopharynx wall provides change in postoperative pain control, assessed using the visual analogue pain scale, in surgeries with nasal access for transsphenoidal approach, compared to the placebo group.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change the consumption of intraoperative opioidsIntraoperative time

Check the change in total opioid consumption in the intraoperative period

Postoperative nausea and vomiting;24 hours postoperative

Check the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting

Postoperative headache24 hours postoperative

Check the incidence of postoperative headache

Use of complementary opioids24 hours postoperative

Assess the number of rescue doses with opioids in pos operative period for for adequate analgesia (it is understood as insufficient analgesia classification on the visual analog scale of pain greater than or equal to 3)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Instituto Estadual do Cérebro Paulo Niemeyer

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Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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