Headache and Pain Research

Availability, Accessibility, and Utilization of Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension in Asia: Soyoun Choi, Woo-Seok Ha, Soo-Jin Cho, Aynur Özge, Betül Baykan, Esme Ekizoglu, Kiratikorn Vongvaivanich, Koichi Hirata, Linh Tuyen Nguyen, Mamoru Shibata, Min Kyung Chu, Otgonbayar Luvsannorov, Ryotaro Ishii, Shengyuan Yu, Shih-Pin Chen, Shuu-Jiun Wang, Takao Takeshima, Tsubasa Takizawa, Vinh Khang Nguyen, Wei-Ta Chen, Yen-Feng Wang, Soo-Kyoung Kim, Mi Ji Lee; Headache Pain Res. 2025;26(2):142-153. Published online June 16, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.62087/hpr.2025.0005

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Abstract PDF Supplementary Material: Purpose: Recent advances in imaging techniques have significantly enhanced the diagnosis of spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH). However, these developments have been reported mostly in Europe and the United States. This study aimed to evaluate the availability and utilization of diagnostic and treatment modalities for SIH in Asia, through a survey of regional headache specialists.
Methods
A literature search was conducted using PubMed, and members of the Asian Regional Consortium for Headache were contacted. Participants completed a two-step survey evaluating the availability, accessibility, and frequency of SIH diagnostic and treatment methods in their countries and institutions. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data.
Results
Twenty physicians from eight countries completed both rounds of the survey. Lumbar puncture, brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and spinal MRI are widely available across Asia, but real-time imaging techniques—such as dynamic computed tomography myelography and digital subtraction myelography—that precisely localize cerebrospinal fluid leaks are less accessible. Blind or semi-targeted epidural blood patches (EBPs) are available at most centers, but are easily accessible in only about half of cases. Surgical interventions are rarely available.
Conclusion
Most diagnostic methods for SIH are available in Asia, despite some regional disparities. The utilization of EBP and surgical interventions remains somewhat limited. This highlights the need for greater awareness and standardization of diagnostic methods in Asia.

Exploring Secondary Headaches: Insights from Glaucoma and COVID-19 Infection: Soo-Kyoung Kim; Headache Pain Res. 2025;26(1):3-4. Published online February 24, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.62087/hpr.2024.0033

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Migraine in Women: Inescapable Femaleness?: Soo-Kyoung Kim; Headache Pain Res. 2024;25(1):1-2. Published online April 24, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.62087/hpr.2024.0010

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A Case of Superior Orbital Fissure Syndrome Attributed to Sinusitis Presenting Unilateral Throbbing Headache: Byung-Su Kim, Byung-Kun Kim, Soo-Kyoung Kim, Jae-Moon Kim, Heui-Soo Moon, Kwang-Yeol Park, Jong-Hee Sohn, Tae-Jin Song, Min Kyung Chu, Myoung-Jin Cha, Soo-Jin Cho, J; Published online December 31, 2017

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Abstract PDF: 두통 초진 환자에서 이차두통의 임상적 예측인자: 다기관 연구

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Abstract PDF: 신경과 외래를 방문한 두통 초진 환자에서 기타 원발두통의 빈도와 특징 - 다기관 연구

A Case of Cavernous Sinus Meningioma Mimicking Cluster Headache: Ji-Ho Hong, Tae-Won Yang, Hong-Seop Yeom, Soo-Kyoung Kim; Published online December 31, 2013

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Abstract PDF: 군발두통으로 오인된 해면정맥굴 수막종 1례

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