Efficacy of glossopharyngeal nerve block in managing pain in head and neck cancer: a retrospective cohort study

Key Points

• Pain relief is achieved quickly and is sustained after glossopharyngeal nerve block, significantly affecting treatment outcomes.
• The use of ultrasound-guided glossopharyngeal nerve block led to reduced reliance on opioids in managing head and neck cancer pain.
• Assessment through a retrospective cohort study highlights the safety and effectiveness of this nerve block technique.
• These findings support further exploration of glossopharyngeal nerve block as a non-opioid pain management strategy for head and neck cancer patients.