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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]; Anthony Gallo, B.S. [3]
Overview
Lumbar puncture is not diagnostic of subdural empyema. Lumbar puncture is an invasive procedure that is contraindicated in cases of suspected subdural empyema and increased intracranial pressure, due to the risk of brain herniation, and mortality.[1]
Lumbar Puncture
Lumbar puncture is not diagnostic of subdural empyema. Lumbar puncture is an invasive procedure that is contraindicated in cases of suspected subdural empyema and increased intracranial pressure, due to the risk of brain herniation, and mortality.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Greenlee JE (2003). "Subdural Empyema". Curr Treat Options Neurol. 5 (1): 13–22. PMID 12521560.