Case Report, J Spine Neurosurg Vol: 1 Issue: 2
Epidural Blood Patch for the Treatment of Post-laminectomy Cerebrospinal Fluid Fistula – A Case Report
| Takao Motosuneya1*, Ikuo Motosuneya1 and Hitoshi Masumo2 | |
| 1Motosuneya Orthopaedic Hospital, Japan | |
| 2Department of Anesthesiology, Fukaya Red Cross Hospital, Japan | |
| Corresponding author : Takao Motosuneya Motosuneya Orthopaedic Hospital, 871, Shimokagemori, Chichibu, Saitama, 369-1871, Japan Tel: 81-494-24-7615; Fax: 81-494-23-3348 E-mail: tmotosuneya@yahoo.co.jp |
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| Received: October 15, 2012 Accepted: November 21, 2012 Published: November 24, 2012 | |
| Citation: Motosuneya T, Motosuneya I, Masumo H (2012) Epidural Blood Patch for the Treatment of Post-laminectomy Cerebrospinal Fluid Fistula – A Case Report. J Spine Neurosurg 1:2. doi:10.4172/2325-9701.1000102 |
Abstract
Epidural Blood Patch for the Treatment of Post-laminectomy Cerebrospinal Fluid Fistula – A Case Report
We report a case of an 86 year old female that presented with a refractory cerebrospinal fluid fistula after L2-L5 posterior decompression. An epidural blood patch was performed on post-operative day 21, and the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid ceased soon after the procedure, thus avoiding the need for open closure. One year after surgery, the patient showed improvement in intermittent claudication, and the post-operative wound was completely closed. The epidural blood patch is a good of treatment for cerebrospinal fluid fistula after spinal surgery.
