Efficacy of Traditional Epidural Patching versus Patching within Spinal Longitudinal Extradural Collections for Ventral Dural Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

= .009) were associated with higher odds of SLEC resolution. Conclusion In 25% of patients with SIH, MRI performed after epidural blood patching showed resolution of the SLEC. Intra-SLEC patching was more effective than traditional patching for treating organized SLECs. © RSNA, 2025 See also the editorial by Urbach in this issue.