Outcomes of Epidural Patching for Suspected CSF Leaks

Exploring the benefits and predictors of positive outcomes for patients with suspected cerebrospinal fluid leaks undergoing epidural patching. The chapter highlights how patients without confirmatory imaging tests for a leak can still experience significant improvements in quality of life after receiving multiple patches. It also emphasizes long-lasting benefits beyond a placebo effect and the broader impact of these improvements on patients, their families, and society.