The efficacy of epidural blood patch in spontaneous CSF leaks.
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چکیده
Of 25 consecutive patients with spontaneous CSF leaks treated with epidural blood patch (EBP), nine patients (36%) responded well to the first EBP. Of 15 patients who received a second EBP, five became asymptomatic (33%). Of eight patients who received three or more EBP (mean 4), four patients (50%) responded well.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Neurology
دوره 57 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001