Blood patch

Synonyms
Eigenblutpatch, Blood patch

A blood patch is a treatment procedure used to treat CSF leak syndrome. For this purpose, peripherally collected blood is injected into the epidural space under imaging guidance to seal the dura mater.

Prognosis

In a published case series of 25 patients, 9 patients (36 %) showed a good response to a first blood patch among patients with a spontaneous CSF fistula1.

Imaging

Blood patch administration under fluoroscopic guidance
Administration of a blood patch with contrast medium under fluoroscopic guidance.

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