Subdural empyema lumbar puncture

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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 which is contraindicated in case of suspicion of subdural empyema and increased intracranial pressure, due to risk of brain herniation, and mortality.

Lumbar Puncture

Lumbar puncture is not diagnostic of subdural empyema. Lumbar puncture is an invasive procedure which is contraindicated in case of suspicion of subdural empyema and increased intracranial pressure, due to risk of brain herniation, and mortality.