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A member asked:
Can a spinal tap sittin up cause high csf open pressure? they put a v.p in and now has edema along the cath line and slit ventricles. in for 10 yrs.
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Must be lying: You can't measure opening pressure if the spinal tap is done while you're sitting up.
Answered 7/21/2014
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