In Jefferson et al. (1) retrospective study they use needle without introducer, because of difficulty
routine spinal needle. However, SA should be performed using a spinal needle, especially
in children. Otherwise, the risk of iatrogenic epidermoid tumor increase as a result
of a complication from a lumbar puncture that performed a needle without an introducer
(3). Can we ignore the complication and routinely use the needle without an introducer?
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Publication history
Published online: January 12, 2023
Accepted:
January 5,
2023
Received:
January 4,
2023
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