title: Fluoroscopically Guided Lumbar Puncture.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The objective of this article is to detail the indications, techniques, risks, and benefits of fluoroscopically guided lumbar puncture (LP).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Familiarity with the details of fluoroscopically guided LP can aid in the work flow, increase the success rate, and minimize the complications of the procedure.
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Radiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 180 Fort Washington Ave, 3rd Fl, Harkness Pavilion, Rm 313, New York, NY 10032.
authors.forename: Keith A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Cauley
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D061705:Image-Guided Biopsy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D018579:Patient Selection; D013129:Spinal Puncture / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods
keywords: fluoroscopic guidance; lumbar puncture; spinal tap