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Diagnostic and therapeutic lumbar puncture (LP)

Diagnostic and therapeutic lumbar puncture (LP)

A diagnostic and therapeutic lumbar puncture (LP), commonly referred to as a spinal tap, is a medical procedure performed to access the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This procedure is used both for diagnostic and treatment purposes.
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