Abstract
Post-dural puncture headache (HPDP) is a widely known pathology, which occurs as the main complication after performing a diagnostic and treatment procedure which is spinal puncture, this is characterized by the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid with subsequent decrease in intracranial pressure, it is distinguished by a series of manifestations among them the most important intense headache, dull, non-pulsating type, generally of fronto-occipital location, which worsens the first 15 minutes after rising and improves in 15 minutes after change to supine position, the diagnosis is clinical but when it is not clear it can be confirmed with imaging tests,
treatment should be done as soon as possible and divided into conservative and interventional, the choice will depend on the symptoms. This article will summarize pathophysiology, incidence, risk factors, clinical presentation, prevention, diagnosis and treatments.
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