Comparative study between hydrocortisone and mannitol in treatment of postdural puncture headache: A randomized double-blind study

Background: Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is a common complication after lumbar puncture. Anesthesiologists are the most likely to be consulted for the treatment. PDPH may be debilitating for a patient and can interfere with daily activities and quality of life. Methods: Fifty patients of both...

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Main Authors: Dina Y. Kassim, Ibrahim M. Esmat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-07-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110184916300332