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PDPH is a common complication of neuraxial blockade in parturients: a meta-analysis of obstetrical studies

Abstract

PurposePostdural puncture headache (PDPH) is an iatrogenic complication of neuraxial blockade. We systematically reviewed the literature on parturients to determine the frequency onset, and duration of PDPH.MethodsCitations on PDPH in the obstetrical population were identified by computerized searches, citation review, and hand searches of abstracts and conference proceedings. Citations were included if they contained extractable data on …

Authors

Choi PT; Galinski SE; Takeuchi L; Lucas S; Tamayo C; Jadad AR

Journal

Journal canadien d'anesthésie, Vol. 50, No. 5, pp. 460–469

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

5 2003

DOI

10.1007/bf03021057

ISSN

0832-610X