Purpose To review the literature regarding epidural blood patch (EBP) to generate
conclusions relating to the controversial issues surrounding its application. Source A …

Background Lumbar epidural blood patch (EBP) is a common treatment of post-dural
puncture headache, but its effectiveness and mode of action remain a matter of debate. The …

Epidural blood patch (EBP) is the injection of autologous blood into the epidural space with
the intent of sealing off a dural tear and stopping the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) …

This prospective investigation was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of different volumes of
epidural blood patch (EBP) for treatment of postdural puncture headache (PDPH) in 81 …

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A review was undertaken of all 190 patients who were referred over 7 years, from 1991 to
1997 inclusive, for an epidural blood patch as a treatment for headache after dural puncture …

Headache is a frequent complication of dural puncture, particularly with a large-bore needle.
Epidural blood patching is a well-accepted therapeutic modality for dural puncture …

Post-dural puncture headache (PDPHA) has been a vexing problem for patients undergoing
dural puncture for spinal anaesthesia, as a complication of epidural anaesthesia, and after …

Post-lumbar puncture headache is a common complication of dural puncture. Treatment of
severe cases with an epidural 'blood patch'—injection of 10–20 ml autologous blood into the …

The complications and efficacy of epidural blood patch were studied retrospectively by
means of a questionnaire sent to 236 patients. Hospital records were also studied. One …