Efficacy of selective scalp nerve blocks for postoperative pain in craniotomy: A single-center experience

Ahmet Kürşat Kara; Sinem Sarı; Kadir Berkay Tan; Abdullah Topçu; Nilgün Dönmez; Mehmet Turgut; Osman Nuri Aydın

doi:10.14744/agri.2023.93708

Ahmet Kürşat Kara^¹, Sinem Sarı^², Kadir Berkay Tan^², Abdullah Topçu^¹, Nilgün Dönmez^², Mehmet Turgut^³, Osman Nuri Aydın^²

¹Department of Neurosurgery, Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Aydın, Türkiye
²Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Aydın, Türkiye
³Department of Histology and Embryology, Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Aydın, Türkiye

Keywords: Craniotomy, nerve block, postoperative pain, scalp block.

Abstract

Supratentorial craniotomy is frequently performed for intracranial pathologies. Two critical aspects of anesthetic management are maintaining hemodynamic stability and controlling postoperative pain. Hypnotic agents and opioids, although commonly used, increase the risk of complications. Scalp block is a simple, safe technique that reduces opioid use and stabilizes perioperative hemodynamics. At our center, four patients undergoing craniotomy for aneurysm or intracranial tumor received selective scalp blocks. Minimal opioids were required, no hypertensive or tachycardic responses were observed, and opioid-related side effects were avoided. Our findings support the complementary role of scalp block alongside routine anesthesia in craniotomy.

BibTex	`@article{ agri912, doi = {10.14744/agri.2023.93708}, author = {Ahmet Kürşat Kara, Sinem Sarı, Kadir Berkay Tan, Abdullah Topçu, Nilgün Dönmez, Mehmet Turgut, Osman Nuri Aydın}, title = {Efficacy of selective scalp nerve blocks for postoperative pain in craniotomy: A single-center experience}, journal = {Agri}, year = {2025}, volume = {37}, number = {4}, pages = {240-242}, publisher = {The Turkish Society of Algology} }`
RIS	`TY - JOUR AU - Ahmet Kürşat Kara, Sinem Sarı, Kadir Berkay Tan, Abdullah Topçu, Nilgün Dönmez, Mehmet Turgut, Osman Nuri Aydın PY - 2025 TI - Efficacy of selective scalp nerve blocks for postoperative pain in craniotomy: A single-center experience SP - 240 EP - 242 JO - The Journal of the Turkish Society of Algology J2 - Agri VL - 37 IS - 4 PB - DO - 10.14744/agri.2023.93708 ER -`
EndNote	`%0 Journal Article %A Ahmet Kürşat Kara, Sinem Sarı, Kadir Berkay Tan, Abdullah Topçu, Nilgün Dönmez, Mehmet Turgut, Osman Nuri Aydın %T Efficacy of selective scalp nerve blocks for postoperative pain in craniotomy: A single-center experience %J The Journal of the Turkish Society of Algology %D 2025 %V 37 %N 4 %P 240-242 %R 10.14744/agri.2023.93708`
APA	Ahmet Kürşat Kara, Sinem Sarı, Kadir Berkay Tan, Abdullah Topçu, Nilgün Dönmez, Mehmet Turgut, Osman Nuri Aydın (2025). Efficacy of selective scalp nerve blocks for postoperative pain in craniotomy: A single-center experience. The Journal of the Turkish Society of Algology, 37(4), 240-242. doi:10.14744/agri.2023.93708
MLA	Ahmet Kürşat Kara, Sinem Sarı, Kadir Berkay Tan, Abdullah Topçu, Nilgün Dönmez, Mehmet Turgut, Osman Nuri Aydın. "Efficacy of selective scalp nerve blocks for postoperative pain in craniotomy: A single-center experience" The Journal of the Turkish Society of Algology, vol. 37, no. 4, 2025, pp. 240-242. doi:10.14744/agri.2023.93708.
Chicago	Ahmet Kürşat Kara, Sinem Sarı, Kadir Berkay Tan, Abdullah Topçu, Nilgün Dönmez, Mehmet Turgut, Osman Nuri Aydın. "Efficacy of selective scalp nerve blocks for postoperative pain in craniotomy: A single-center experience" The Journal of the Turkish Society of Algology 37, no. 4 (2025): 240-242. https://doi.org/10.14744/agri.2023.93708.
AMA	Ahmet Kürşat Kara, Sinem Sarı, Kadir Berkay Tan, Abdullah Topçu, Nilgün Dönmez, Mehmet Turgut, Osman Nuri Aydın. Efficacy of selective scalp nerve blocks for postoperative pain in craniotomy: A single-center experience. Agri. 2025; 37(4): 240-242. doi:10.14744/agri.2023.93708.
Vancouver	Ahmet Kürşat Kara, Sinem Sarı, Kadir Berkay Tan, Abdullah Topçu, Nilgün Dönmez, Mehmet Turgut, Osman Nuri Aydın. Efficacy of selective scalp nerve blocks for postoperative pain in craniotomy: A single-center experience. Agri. 2025; 37(4): 240-242. doi:10.14744/agri.2023.93708

Efficacy of selective scalp nerve blocks for postoperative pain in craniotomy: A single-center experience

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