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  • Title: Cerebellar syndrome after occipital nerve block: A case report.
    Author: Pincherle A, Bolyn S.
    Journal: Cephalalgia; 2020 Sep; 40(10):1123-1126. PubMed ID: 32447975.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Occipital nerve blocks are commonly used in the treatment of different types of refractory headaches. The procedure is considered safe, and serious complications have rarely been described. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a serious complication of occipital nerve blockade secondary to the penetration of local anesthetic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs into the posterior fossa in a patient affected by type I Arnold Chiari malformation. CONCLUSIONS: This case reminds that a proper injection technique is mandatory to avoid potentially severe complications when performing occipital nerve blocks.
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