Intrathecal Hematoma and Arachnoiditis Mimicking Bacterial Meningitis After an Epidural Blood Patch. Issue 3 (September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Roy-Gash, F.; Engrand, N.; Lecarpentier, E.; Bonneta, M.P.
• Is Part Of: Obstetric anesthesia digest. Volume 38:Issue 3(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-09
• Subjects: Anesthetic Complications; Anesthesia in obstetrics -- Periodicals; Anesthesia in obstetrics -- Abstracts -- Periodicals; 617.968205
• DOI: 10.1097/01.aoa.0000542394.48767.cb
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0275-665X

Abstract

Abstract : ( Int J Obstet Anesth 2017;32:77–78) Epidural blood patch (EBP) is the most effective method to treat postdural puncture headache and has a low rate of complications. However, severe complications such as cauda equina syndrome and seizures have rarely been reported. This case report describes a woman who underwent an EBP and later presented with symptoms concerning for meningitis, but was ultimately found to have arachnoiditis from an intrathecal hematoma.