Post Dural Puncture Headache
Journal Title: International Journal of Anesthesiology & Research (IJAR) - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 11
Abstract
Post dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a complication occurred after the intervention to investigate cerebrospinal fluid by neurologist or to spinal or epidural anesthesia by anesthetist. Because of quality of patients’ life is deteriorated by it, It must be well known and treated. In this manuscript, pathophysiology, incidence, risk factors and treatment of PDPH were briefly summarized.
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Dr. Engin Erturk
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