Removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
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Examples for "lumbar puncture"
Examples for "lumbar puncture"
1A diagnostic evaluation including magnetic resonance imaging and lumbar puncture was unrevealing.
2The results of a lumbar puncture showed baby Isla had bacterial meningitis.
3Participants were evaluated clinically and underwent PiB PET imaging and lumbar puncture.
4Conclusion: occurrence of post-dural puncture headache after lumbar puncture in children is rare.
5A lumbar puncture was performed if a child was 12 months or less.
1The agency said close monitoring without a spinal tap remains an equally valid option.
2The revised guidance essentially gives their doctors the go-ahead to perform a spinal tap.
3A spinal tap showed the presence of Aspergillus fumigatus.
4A spinal tap and MRI finally revealed the culprit.
5In all cases, a lumbar puncture ( spinal tap) was performed.
Translations for spinal puncture