Epidural blood patch (EBP) is the injection of autologous blood into the epidural space with
the intent of sealing off a dural tear and stopping the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) …

Abstract Purpose of Review This manuscript aims to review the risks and the current
treatments for postdural puncture headache (PDPH). Recent Findings PDPH is a relatively …

Methods In this prospective single-blinded randomized study, 20 enrolled patients were
divided into two groups: group 1 (n= 10) received SPG block via the applicator method and …

1. Bray F, Ferlay J, Soerjomataram I, Siegel RL, Torre LA, Jemal A. Global cancer statistics
2018: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND CONTEXT Incidental durotomy during elective spine surgery is
relatively common. While usually benign and self-limited, it can be associated with morbidity …

A cefaleia pós-raquianestesia (CPR), uma complicação já bastante conhecida entre os
anestesiologistas, caracteriza-se como uma cefaleia frontal e/ou occipital intensa e …

Background Identifying appropriate patients for same-day discharge (SDD) total joint
arthroplasty (TJA) is critical for maintaining optimal patient safety and outcomes. This study …

Dear Editor, Leukemia and lymphoma are common blood cancers that affected an estimated
1 million individuals worldwide in 2018 [1]. Patients with hematologic carcinoma commonly …

Purpose: Various researchers have described the size and the type of spinal needle used
for neuraxial anesthesia as the most common risk factor for developing postdural puncture …

Attempts at producing a state of general anesthesia can be traced throughout history in the
writings of the ancient Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans …