@article{ajmcr2018651,
author={{Mashani, Ali Al and Salhotra, Neeraj and Chaterji, Nilay and Hadad, Mohammad and Hashim, Mohammad and Saadi, Tariq Al},
title={Subdural Hematoma Following Accidental Lumbar Puncture: A Case Report},
journal={American Journal of Medical Case Reports},
volume={6},
number={5},
pages={79--80},
year={2018},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajmcr/6/5/1},
issn={2374-216X},
abstract={Subdural haemtoma developing after a lumbar puncture is an an uncommonly seen entity but is reported in literature. We also encountered a young lady who underwent accidental lumbar puncture during epidural anesthesia for caesarian section and later started complaining of headache. Examination did not reveal any gross sensory motor deficit. MRI brain done for headache however picked up the subdural hematoma with pressure effects. Patient underwent burrhole and evacuation of subdural hematoma. Postoperative period was uneventful Patient was discharged home with advice to follow up in OPD.},
doi={10.12691/ajmcr-6-5-1}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}