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| has gloss | eng: An epidural blood patch is a surgical procedure which uses autologous blood in order to close one or many holes in the dura mater of the spinal cord, usually as a result of a previous lumbar puncture. The procedure can be used to relieve post dural puncture headaches caused by lumbar puncture (spinal tap). |
| lexicalization | eng: epidural blood patch |
| instance of | c/Surgical procedures |
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