Epidural blood patch in the treatment of post-lumbar puncture headache

摘要: Post-lumbar puncture headache is a common complication of dural puncture. Treatment severe cases with an epidural 'blood patch'--injection 10-20 ml autologous blood into the space at site puncture--is effective and safe method few generally mild complications. The has been used by anesthesiologists for many years good results, but only rarely radiologists, neurologists other specialists who often perform lumbar punctures. technique patching,' its indications, effects, complications patch as post-lumbar prophylaxis are discussed.