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ArticleThe British journal of radiology2023

An evaluation of the practice of image-guided lumbar puncture.

Philip J Dempsey, Andrew Yates, Jack W Power, Peter J MacMahon, Eoin C Kavanagh

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Article in The British journal of radiology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Philip J DempseyMater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0001-5848-9003
Andrew YatesMater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Jack W PowerMater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Peter J MacMahonMater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Eoin C KavanaghMater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the technical success and complication rates of image-guided lumbar puncture (IGLP) and to evaluate for differences in approach employed to help establish the optimum technique.

methodsA retrospective search of the hospital picture archiving and communications system was performed to identify all IGLPs that had taken place over a 5-year period. Radiology reports and the electronic medical record were examined to identify technical parameters and complications associated with each procedure.

resultsThe technical success rate was 96% (219/228). 69.4% (

conclusionIGLP is a safe procedure with a high rate of technical success. Where a difficult bedside attempt is anticipated, it is reasonable to forego this and proceed directly to IGLP. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE:: This paper helps to confirm what is already assumed about a common radiological procedure. This is important as there has been a shift from bedside technique to most lumbar punctures being performed via image guidance.

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Radiography, InterventionalSpinal PunctureFluoroscopyHumansRadiology, InterventionalRetrospective Studies

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PMID37066810
PMCPMC10230400

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