Intracranial Subdural Hygroma: A Rare Complication of Failed Neuraxial Anesthesia?

The unintentional puncture of the dura during epidural procedures is a noteworthy and prevalent complication in obstetric patients. Early recognition can be difficult, particularly when attempts at neuraxial anesthesia are unsuccessful. Rare intracranial complications, such as subdural hematomas and subdural hygromas, can occur after dural puncture and they should be suspected in the presence of atypical headaches or other neurological symptoms.