The efficacy of epidural blood patch in spontaneous CSF leaks

Neurology. 2001 Nov 27;57(10):1921-3. doi: 10.1212/wnl.57.10.1921.

Abstract

Of 25 consecutive patients with spontaneous CSF leaks treated with epidural blood patch (EBP), nine patients (36%) responded well to the first EBP. Of 15 patients who received a second EBP, five became asymptomatic (33%). Of eight patients who received three or more EBP (mean 4), four patients (50%) responded well.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Blood Patch, Epidural*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Subdural Effusion / diagnosis
  • Subdural Effusion / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome