Lumbar puncture
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lumbar-puncture-183-12869282
title:
Lumbar puncture
text:
Lumbar puncture (LP), also known as a spinal tap, is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the spinal canal, most commonly to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic testing. The main reason for a lumbar puncture is to help diagnose diseases of the central nervous system, including the brain and spine. Examples of these conditions include meningitis and subarachnoid hemorrhage. It may also be used therapeutically in some conditions. Increased intracranial pressure is a
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description:
Procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumbar_puncture
date created:
2003-10-16T17:39:18Z
date modified:
2024-09-07T01:30:14Z
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