Global advances in health and medicine : improving healthcare outcomes worldwide
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Glob Adv Health Med · Jan 2016
Acupuncture for the Management of Postdural Puncture Headache: A Case Report.
Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is a recognized complication of neuraxial anesthesia. This case report documents 1 patient who developed PDPH following epidural anesthesia for postoperative pain control. ⋯ This report documents successful use of adjunct acupuncture for the management of PDPH. Additional research on acupuncture as a potential adjunctive therapy for PDPH is needed, particularly for patients who are reluctant to receive more invasive treatments.