Symptomatic Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension Caused by a Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak at the C1 – C2 Level of the Spine Sealed With an Epidural Blood Patch—Case Series and Review of Literature

Key Points

• This case series aims to highlight the management of symptomatic spontaneous intracranial hypotension caused by cerebrospinal fluid leaks.
• Case series of three patients with symptomatic spontaneous intracranial hypotension
• Epidural blood patch administered at the C1-2 level
• Procedures performed under computed tomography guidance
• All patients discharged symptom-free within 24-72 hours
• Improvement of symptoms following epidural blood patch treatment
• Effective management of a rare condition through intervention at C1-2 level