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Blood Patch, Epidural

Medical Definition: The injection of autologous blood into the epidural space either as a prophylactic treatment immediately following an epidural puncture or for treatment of headache as a result of an epidural puncture.
Guide Notes: IM; for repair of epidural puncture
Previously Indexed: Blood (1974-1992),Injections, Epidural (1989-1992)

Blood Patch, Epidural Medical Definitions and Terms

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