Epidural blood patch for treatment of subarachnoid fistula in children

A subarachnoid‐cutaneous fistula developed in two children after the placement of a catheter in the subarachnoid space for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid. The management of this iatrogenic complication with epidural blood patch is described.

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