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Kainz, J; Friedrich, G.
A new technic for preventing post-puncture complications following diagnostic lumbar puncture
HNO. 1987; 35(4):172-174
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Kainz Josef
Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Friedrich Gerhard
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Abstract:: We investigated the clinical relevance of a new lumbar-puncture technique for prevention of headache. The spinal meninges were penetrated with a conventional puncture-needle with its bevel adjusted parallel to the main fibre direction, contrary to that in the usual technique. We used this method in 12 patients and only 1 complained of headache. On the other hand 9 patients out of 12 suffered from headache after conventional lumbar-puncture. These results demonstrate that post-lumbar puncture headache can be prevented by this technique in a high proportion of patients.
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