Pneumocephalus following an epidural blood patch.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Pneumocephalus is a rare complication of epidural block. We report a case of pneumocephalus complicating an epidural blood patch performed 3 days after unintentional dural puncture. Pneumocephalus may occur during an epidural blood patch procedure, even if the epidural needle tip is within the epidural space.
Medical subject headings
- Blood Patch, Epidural
- Pneumocephalus