Fluoroscopy-Guided Lumbar Puncture

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Abstract

This section provides a comprehensive procedural report for fluoroscopy-guided lumbar puncture procedure with up-to-date explanatory notes, synopsis of the indications and contraindications, and potential complications in an organized and practical format.

Keywords

Fluoroscopy guided Lumbar puncture 

Abbreviations

CSF

Cerebrospinal fluid

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican University of Beirut Medical CenterBeirutLebanon

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