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Title
Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension and Spinal Epidural CSF Leaks: Diagnosis and Management.
Publication Date
2023-05
Author(s)
Rajpal, Simran
Nambiar, Mithun
Castanelli, Damian
Khabaza, Ali
Asadi, Hamed
Jhamb, Ash
Mark Brooks, Duncan
Maingard, Julian
Subject
Blood Patch
Epidural
Intervention
Spinal
Type of document
Journal Article
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DOI
10.1016/j.jocn.2023.03.005
Abstract
Spontaneous intracranial hypotension from spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak is a condition that often presents as orthostatic headaches. Diagnosis and localisation of spinal CSF leaks remain difficult despite multiple imaging modalities that can be used to aid identification. These include traditional CT myelography and MRI as well as newer techniques such as dynamic and digital subtraction myelography. Leaks can be classified into types and optimal localisation and management techniques vary by type of leak. Localisation of a leak can aid in targeting treatment such as an epidural blood patch if conservative measures fail. Where unsuccessful, repeated blood patches and novel techniques can be used to improve patient symptoms. Much of this condition is not well understood and evidence is lacking, with many avenues for potential research.
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Citation
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience : Official Journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia 2023; 111:46-56
Jornal Title
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience : Official Journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
ISSN
1532-2653

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