Post lumbar puncture discitis and vertebral collapse.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Discitis and vertebral collapse are rare but serious complications of lumbar puncture. Clinical profile, management and course of post lumbar puncture discitis in five patients is presented. Such a complication should be kept in mind whenever any invasive procedure is carried out on the spine.
Medical subject headings
- Discitis
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Postoperative Complications
- Spinal Puncture