Epidural blood patch

Epidural Blood Patch is a medical procedure used to treat headaches caused by leakage of cerebrospinal fluid. This procedure is often used when other treatments have failed to provide relief.

Procedure

The procedure involves injecting a small amount of the patient's own blood into the epidural space of the spinal column. This creates a clot that patches the hole causing the fluid leak.

Indications

An epidural blood patch is indicated for patients suffering from a spinal headache due to a leak of cerebrospinal fluid. This can occur as a complication of a lumbar puncture or spinal anesthesia.

Risks

As with any medical procedure, there are risks associated with an epidural blood patch. These can include infection, bleeding, and nerve damage. However, these risks are generally low.

Effectiveness

The effectiveness of an epidural blood patch varies. Some patients experience immediate relief, while others may require multiple procedures. In general, the procedure is considered to be a safe and effective treatment for spinal headaches.

See Also

• Spinal Headache
• Lumbar Puncture
• Spinal Anesthesia

References

Epidural blood patch Resources
Need Help Finding a Doctor? Need help finding a doctor or specialist anywhere in the world? Explore our world directory. WikiMD's DocFinder can assist you in locating millions of physicians.	Medical Knowledge Access the latest research - Most recent articles Ongoing trials.

Translate to: East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski