Bilateral greater Occipital Nerve Block for Headache after corrective Spinal Surgery: A Case Report
Journal: Global Journal of Anesthesiology (Vol.4, No. 3)Publication Date: 2017-11-10
Authors : Edmundo Pereira de Souza Neto José Luis Martinez Kathryn Dekoven Francoise Yung; Sandra Lesage;
Page : 032-034
Keywords : Bilateral greater occipital nerve block; Corrective spinal surgery; Headache;
Abstract
Post-Dural Puncture Headache is a common complication for patients with dural puncture and if untreated, it can result in complications such as subdural hematoma and seizures.
The aim of this case report is to present a case of headache after corrective spinal surgery for idiopathic scoliosis resolved with a BGON block.
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