The efficacy of epidural blood patch in spontaneous CSF leaks.
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.
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Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017217:Blood Patch, Epidural; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013353:Subdural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome