title: Epidural blood patch in the treatment of post dural puncture headache: a double blind study.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Seebacher
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ribeiro
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: LeGuillou
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lacomblez
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Henry
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Thorman
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Youl
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bensimon
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Darbois
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Bousser
mesh_terms: 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*