Cervical epidural blood patch—A literature review
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Review Articles Cervical Epidural Blood Patch—A Literature Review
Objective. Epidural blood patches (EBP) are rarely performed at the cervical levels, primarily due to fear of neurological complications such as spinal cord compression. We reviewed the literature to provide an evidence-based review of performance of cervical EBPs, with a specific focus on indication, technique, safety, and efficacy. Design. A comprehensive electronic literature search was done...
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عنوان ژورنال: Pain Medicine
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1526-2375,1526-4637
DOI: 10.1111/pme.12793