[Hydrocortisone treatment and prevent post-dural puncture headache: case reports].

Background And Objectives: Post-dural puncture headache is the most frequent complication after spinal anesthesia or accidental dural perforation during attempted epidural block. This report aimed at describing the use of hydrocortisone to treat and prevent post-dural puncture headache (PDPH).

Case Reports: Three cases in which hydrocortisone was used to treat and prevent post-dural puncture headache are reported.