Cerebrospinal fluid cutaneous fistula. An unusual complication of epidural anaesthesia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe two cases of cerebrospinal fluid-cutaneous fistula following epidural anaesthesia used for postoperative pain relief. In each case spinal headache occurred only after removal of the catheters and both patients were treated successfully with autologous blood patches.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, Epidural
- Dura Mater
- Headache
- Postoperative Complications