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A. LEVINSON, M.D.; J. GREENGARD, M.D.; R. LIFVENDAHL, M.D.

Am J Dis Child. 1926;32(2):208-218.

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During the last few years, there appeared a number of articles on lumbar puncture in the new-born, with special reference to cerebral hemorrhage. With one exception,¹ the authors who have written on the subject believe that lumbar puncture is indicated in suspected cases of cerebral hemorrhage. Lippman² expresses his opinion that "the finding of blood in spinal fluid is not sufficient to make a diagnosis of cerebral hemorrhage, as it may be due to the puncture of a vessel." All other authors, however, believe that blood-stained cerebral fluid obtained by lumbar puncture may be taken as an indication of the presence of cerebral hemorrhage. This opinion has especially been held by Green,³ Brady,⁴ Roberts,⁵ Sharpe and Maclaire.⁶ The last two authors consider lumbar puncture as an accurate method of diagnosis of cerebral hemorrhage, and advise the repetition of lumbar puncture as a therapeutic measure . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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Received for publication, May 1, 1926.

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