Epidural Hydroxyethyl Starch in Treatment of Post Epidural Puncture Headache: A Case Series and Literature Reviews
Yucheng Lai1, Wanhong Li1, Dizhou Zhao2
1Department of Anesthesiology, Guangxi Hospital Division of the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China.
Background:
Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a common complication of obstetric anesthesia. There are still no convenient and effective methods to control the PDPH.
Case Presentation:
Three cases of parturients with accidental dural puncture who suffered post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) after labor analgesia or cesarean section. They were treated with epidural hydroxyethyl starch (HES) through an epidural catheter and achieved well therapeutic effect.
Conclusion:
Treatment of PDPH by epidural HES is a promising method that may benefit the parturient and doctor.
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