Abstract | INTRODUCTION:
Intracranial hypotension is a neurologic syndrome characterized by orthostatic headaches and, radiographically, by dural thickening and enhancement as well as subdural collections. Several of etiologies exist, including surgical dural violations, lumbar puncture, or spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak. Current management includes conservative management consisting of bed rest, caffeine, and hydration. When conservative management fails, open surgical or percutaneous options are considered. Currently, the gold standard in percutaneous management of intracranial hypotension involves the epidural injection of autologous blood. Recently, some therapies for intracranial hypotension have employed the use of epidural fibrin glue. CASE PRESENTATION: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Antonios Mammis, Nitin Agarwal, Alon Y Mogilner |
Journal | The International journal of neuroscience
(Int J Neurosci)
Vol. 124
Issue 11
Pg. 863-6
(Nov 2014)
ISSN: 1563-5279 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 24397497
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
- Hemostatics
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Topics |
- Adult
- Blood Patch, Epidural
- Female
- Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
(therapeutic use)
- Hemostatics
(therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Intracranial Hypotension
(complications, therapy)
- Middle Aged
- Post-Dural Puncture Headache
(complications, therapy)
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