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Epidural Blood Patch Using a Racz Catheter for Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension With Unclear Leak Points
Megumi Kanao-Kanda1, Satoru Hiroshima2, Izumi Sato1
1Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Asahikawa Medical University, Asahikawa, JPN.
Abstract:
Using a Racz catheter (Brevi-XL™, Epimed Inc., NY, USA) to insert an epidural blood patch (EBP) may be an effective method of reaching the target epidural space in the cervical region. We would like to present a case, wherein a targeted EBP via Racz catheter was used in the management of spontaneous intracranial hypotension. When the leak point is clear via imaging, EBP should be performed exactly at that point. However, if the leak point is unclear, with only a contrast agent pool detected via imaging, EBP should be performed to mask the entire region of the pool. In both cases, EBP via Racz catheter is a convenient and effective method for the management of spontaneous intracranial hypotension. Further cases may be needed to verify our results.
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