Symptomatic Intrathecal Hematoma following an Epidural Blood Patch for an Obstetric Patient with Postdural Puncture Headache: A Case Report and Synthesis of the Literature
Joint Authors
McInerney, Hailey J.
Lee, Manuel
Saunders, Tracie
Schabel, Joy
Adsumelli, Rishimani S. N.
Source
Case Reports in Anesthesiology
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Epidural blood patch (EBP), generally considered a low-risk procedure, can potentially lead to significant neurological complications.
We report the case of a parturient who underwent an uneventful EBP for postdural puncture headache (PDPH) and subsequently presented with progressively worsening radicular symptoms.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an intrathecal hematoma, and conservative management with steroids led to complete recovery.
Our case highlights the possibility of this rare complication following an uneventful procedure and the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious adverse outcomes.
Literature review, EBP alternatives, and strategies to minimize complications following blood patch will be discussed in this report.
American Psychological Association (APA)
McInerney, Hailey J.& Lee, Manuel& Saunders, Tracie& Schabel, Joy& Adsumelli, Rishimani S. N.. 2020. Symptomatic Intrathecal Hematoma following an Epidural Blood Patch for an Obstetric Patient with Postdural Puncture Headache: A Case Report and Synthesis of the Literature. Case Reports in Anesthesiology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146030
Modern Language Association (MLA)
McInerney, Hailey J.…[et al.]. Symptomatic Intrathecal Hematoma following an Epidural Blood Patch for an Obstetric Patient with Postdural Puncture Headache: A Case Report and Synthesis of the Literature. Case Reports in Anesthesiology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146030
American Medical Association (AMA)
McInerney, Hailey J.& Lee, Manuel& Saunders, Tracie& Schabel, Joy& Adsumelli, Rishimani S. N.. Symptomatic Intrathecal Hematoma following an Epidural Blood Patch for an Obstetric Patient with Postdural Puncture Headache: A Case Report and Synthesis of the Literature. Case Reports in Anesthesiology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146030
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1146030
