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The Efficacy of Epidural Blood Patch in Spontaneous CSF Leaks
Neurol 57:1921-1923, Sencakova,D.,et al, 2001
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Article 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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