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Recurrent post-operative extradural and subdural collections due to intracranial hypotension following a lumbar subarachnoid drain.

Authors :
Goyal-Honavar, Abhijit
Joseph, Jeena
Jonathan, Gandham Edmond
Prabhu, Krishna
Source :
Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice. Jan-Mar2024, Issue 1, p134-136. 3p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Intracranial hypotension (IH) represents a syndrome secondary to low cerebrospinal fluid pressure. This case of IH following a lumbar drain inserted before the excision of a left intraconal lesion, leading to recurrent post-operative unilateral subdural and extradural collections, was treated successfully with the evacuation of the collection and simultaneous epidural blood patch (EBP) injection. Our report provides an important perspective on the management of IH with recurrent intracranial collections and reiterates that IH should be considered when dealing with recurrent unilateral intracranial collections in the post-operative period. Evacuation with a simultaneous EBP is an effective strategy for managing IH. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09763147
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176159740
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.25259/JNRP_320_2023