title: Fatal bilateral subdural haematoma after epidural anaesthesia for pregnancy.
abstract: CSF leak after epidural anaesthesia should be suspected after persistent headaches, which are worse on standing, suggestive of low pressure and CSF overdrainage. Subdural haemorrhage after CSF leak is a recognised complication; if suspected a CT Brain should be performed. An epidural blood-patch, and if necessary haematoma evacuation, can help prevent an unfortunate and tragic outcome.
authors.forename: Andreas K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Demetriades
authors.forename: Mohammed F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Sheikh
authors.forename: Pawan S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Minhas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D065634:Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak; D002559:Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed