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Is a spinal tap safe?

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Dr. Arthur Jenkins answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Invasive test: All invasive tests carry risks, but the conditions they are testing for (and sometimes treating) can be much worse than the test itself. I always make sure the person having the test understands the balance between risk and benefit, and any potential alternatives, if any.

Answered 6/19/2017

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