Failure of repeated blood patch in the treatment of spinal headache

Abstract

The management of a persistent, incapacitating postdural puncture headache that required four consecutive autologous epidural blood patches is presented. Inadequate blood volumes, early patching and steroid in the epidural space are considered as possible causes of failure. Other associated problems and interventions are briefly discussed. Copyright © 1989, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved