title: Targeted epidural catheter injection of polyethylene glycol hydrogel for repair of a spontaneous dural tear: a novel case report.
abstract: The authors describe the novel approach of using a blunt-tipped catheter to repair a spontaneous dural tear. This case shows an effective percutaneous method of delivering dural sealant through an easily positioned catheter for the treatment of intracranial hypotension due to spontaneous CSF leakage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pain Management, Mercy Health System Northwest Arkansas, Rogers, Arkansas.
authors.forename: Solomon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pearce
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and.
authors.forename: Randall
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Henthorn
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Northwestern Medicine Edward Neuroscience Institute, Naperville, Illinois.
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Schueler
keywords: SIH = spontaneous intracranial hypotension; cerebral spinal fluid leak; epidural catheter; fibrin sealant; polyethylene glycol hydrogel; postural headache; spontaneous dural tear; spontaneous intracranial hypotension; technique