Epidural blood patch in the treatment of post dural puncture headache: a double blind study.
A randomised double blind controlled trial of 'epidural blood-patch' as treatment for post-dural puncture headache is presented. The method was successful in 11 out of 12 cases on its first application, the twelfth patient being relieved by a second procedure. None of six patients reported benefit from a 'sham' procedure. The rationale for the use of the technique is discussed.
Seebacher
J
J
Ribeiro
V
V
LeGuillou
J L
JL
Lacomblez
L
L
Henry
M
M
Thorman
F
F
Youl
B
B
Bensimon
G
G
Darbois
Y
Y
Bousser
M G
MG
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001769:Blood; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007268:Injections, Epidural; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D013129:Spinal Puncture / Q000009:adverse effects*