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. 2001 Nov 27;57(10):1921-3.
doi: 10.1212/wnl.57.10.1921.

The efficacy of epidural blood patch in spontaneous CSF leaks

D Sencakova  1 , B Mokri, R L McClelland
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The efficacy of epidural blood patch in spontaneous CSF leaks

D Sencakova et al. Neurology. .

Abstract

Of 25 consecutive patients with spontaneous CSF leaks treated with epidural blood patch (EBP), nine patients (36%) responded well to the first EBP. Of 15 patients who received a second EBP, five became asymptomatic (33%). Of eight patients who received three or more EBP (mean 4), four patients (50%) responded well.

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