CT-guided epidural blood patch for treatment of CSF leak and pseudomeningocele following tethered cord release in a 3-year-old.

Authors :: Cornman-Homonoff J
Schweitzer A
Chazen JL
Source :: Clinical imaging [Clin Imaging] 2016 Nov - Dec; Vol. 40 (6), pp. 1191-1194. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Aug 16.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: An epidural blood patch (EBP) has become standard of care for management of postdural puncture headache, and in recent years, attempts have been made to expand its applicability. Its utility in the management of postsurgical pseudomeningocele remains poorly defined, and few reports describe its use in children. In this case, we report the successful management of lumbar pseudomeningocele via EBP in a 3-year-old after tethered cord release, thereby obviating the need for surgical repair and its potential morbidity.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak diagnostic imaging
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Meningocele diagnostic imaging
Meningocele etiology
Postoperative Complications diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Blood Patch, Epidural methods
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak therapy
Meningocele therapy
Neural Tube Defects surgery
Postoperative Complications therapy

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