title: Danger of lumbar puncture in spinal cord compression.
abstract: Rapid deterioration in the symptoms and signs of spinal cord compression following lumbar puncture is an unusual complication which must be thought of before undertaking this procedure as part of myelography.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sebugwawo
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hoddinott
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000601:surgery*; D013129:Spinal Puncture / Q000009:adverse effects*