CT-guided epidural blood patch for treatment of CSF leak and pseudomeningocele following tethered cord release in a 3-year-old

ABSTRACT An epidural blood patch (EBP) has become standard of care for management of post-dural puncture headache and in recent years attempts have been made to expand its applicability. Its utility in the management of post-surgical pseudomeningocele remains poorly-defined, and few reports describe its use in children. In this case, we report the successful management of lumbar pseudomeningocele via EBP in a 3-year-old after tethered cord release, thereby obviating the need for surgical repair and its potential morbidity.