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I presume you mean an epidural blood patch. If so: An epidural blood patch is a surgical procedure which uses a person's own (replanted) blood to close any holes in the dura mater (tough outer layer) of the spinal cord. It can be used to relieve headaches caused by a spinal tap.

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