a technique for removing a small amount of the fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord; also called a lumbar puncture (LP).
removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
a procedure in which a needle is inserted into the spinal canal to get a small sample of the fluid that surrounds the spinal cord
a procedure in which spinal fluid is removed from the spinal canal for the purpose of diagnosis in a laboratory
a procedure where a special needle is inserted through the vertebrae in the lower back and into the space that surrounds the spinal cord
a procedure where spinal fluid is collected from the space surrounding the spinal cord, either in the neck, just behind the head, or in the lower back
Procedure in which a needle is inserted between the vertebrae of the back to obtain a sample of cerebrospinal fluid and/or inject medication. Also called lumbar puncture (LP).
A medical procedure in which fluid around the spinal cord is removed through a needle placed through the back.
A puncture into the space of the lumbar region of the spine to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid, or instill medication, like anesthetics, or chemotherapy. Also called a lumbar puncture.
A medical procedure where spinal fluid is extracted from the lower back by inserting a needle between the vertebrae.
Also known as a lumbar puncture or "LP", a spinal tap is a procedure whereby spinal fluid is removed from the spinal canal for the purpose of diagnostic testing. It is particularly helpful in the diagnosis of inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system, especially infections, such as meningitis. It can also provide clues to the diagnosis of stroke , spinal cord tumor and cancer in the central nervous system. See the entire definition of Spinal Tap
Another term for a lumbar puncture.
this is the procedure where a healthcare provider places a small needle in the spine to remove fluid for important testing for syphilis, meningitis, or cancer; the procedure is relatively painless and very safe except in very rare instances
a special needle is placed into the lower back, into the spinal canal. This is the area around the spinal cord. The pressure in the spinal canal and brain can then be measured. A small amount of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) can be removed and sent for testing to determine if there is an infection or other problems. CSF is the fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord.
Removal of spinal fluid for examination. This simple procedure involves numbing the skin of the back with a local anesthetic and placing a needle into the numbed area to remove a sample of spinal fluid.
a diagnostic procedure in which a needle is inserted in the lower lumbar section of the vertebral canal to obtain a sample of cerebrospinal fluid
Insertion of a small needle through the back to obtain a sample of spinal fluid.
removal of a small amount of fluid that bathes the brain and the spinal cord for microscopic examination for cancer cells or other conditions.
A procedure in which a needle is inserted into the space surrounding the spinal cord in order to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid. The cerebrospinal fluid is then analyzed in a laboratory for evidence of disease. Also called a lumbar puncture.
The same as a lumbar puncture, this procedure extracts spinal fluid for testing. A needle is inserted in the lower back and between the vertebrae.
Entrance by needle for removal of fluid from the spinal cavity, for diagnostic tests or to allow introduction of other fluids (anesthetics, diagnostic aids, for example). Spinal or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bathes the brain, providing mechanical support and maintaining the chemical balance. Central nervous system diseases or injury can cause changes in CSF (elevated cell count, elevated protein, presence of tumor cells, bacteria, color change, for example) that are of diagnostic importance.
A test in which a fluid sample is removed from the spinal column with a thin needle. Also called a lumbar puncture.