Visualization of extradural blood patch for post lumbar puncture headache by magnetic resonance imaging

A G Griffiths; S C Beards; Alan Jackson; E L Horsman

doi:10.1093/bja/70.2.223

Visualization of extradural blood patch for post lumbar puncture headache by magnetic resonance imaging

A G Griffiths, S C Beards, Alan Jackson, E L Horsman

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Abstract

We describe a case of post lumbar puncture headache treated by extradural blood patch. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a large extradural haematoma extending over four spinal segments and extending out through the neural outlet foramina. There was significant compression of the thecal sac, supporting the theory that extradural blood patch causes tamponade at the site of dural puncture. The spread of clot was predominantly upwards from the injection site and subarachnoid extension of blood was also demonstrated.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	223-5
Number of pages	3
Journal	British Journal of Anaesthesia
Volume	70
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/bja/70.2.223
Publication status	Published - Feb 1993

Keywords

Adult
Anesthesia, Epidural
Anesthesia, Obstetrical
Blood Patch, Epidural
Dura Mater
Female
Headache
Humans
Labor, Obstetric
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Pregnancy
Journal Article

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Visualization of extradural blood patch for post lumbar puncture headache by magnetic resonance imaging

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