Ginekol Pol
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Case Reports
Intracranial hematoma as the cause of headache after subarachnoid anesthesia for cesarean section--a case report.
Intracranial subdural hematoma is an exceptionally rare but life-threating complication of epidural and spinal anesthesia. The diagnosis is rather difficult because the initial symptoms mimic post-dural puncture headache. ⋯ The presented case shows headaches in obstetric patients require thorough diagnostic examinations and appropriate management. In addition to the most typical PDPH, it may be the first sign of life-threatening intracranial pathology