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2020 Jan


J Clin Neurol


16


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Predictors of the Response to an Epidural Blood Patch in Patients with Spinal Leakage of Cerebrospinal Fluid.

Authors

Kanno H, Yoshizumi T, Nakazato N, Shinonaga M
J Clin Neurol. 2020 Jan; 16(1):1-8.
PMID: 31942752.

Abstract

An epidural blood patch (EBP) is a highly effective therapy for spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage. However, the factors predicting the response to an EBP have not been fully elucidated. The aim of this study was to elucidate factors predicting the response to an EBP.