Hemorrhagic shock due to retroperitoneal hemorrhage: a rare complication of lumbar puncture

Acta Neurol Taiwan. 2023 Sep 30;32(3):136-137.ABSTRACTLumbar puncture is a routine procedure frequently done in hospitalized patients. This tecnique is not free from complications. Here we bring a case of active bleeding from a lumbar arterie after a lumbar puncture that leads to hemorrhagic shock and retroperitoneal hematoma. Furthermore, we focus on developing non-surgical alternatives to cease active bleeding. Keyword: Lumbar puncture, Hemorrhagic shock, Retroperitoneal hemorrhage.PMID:37674427

Source: Acta Neurologica Taiwanica - September 7, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Ruiz de Santaquiteria-Torres Valentin Arriero-Fernandez Noemi Gil-Abadia Lucia Rubio-Arroyo Maria Del Mar Eguileor-Marin Ziortza Copa-Morales Jose Pablo Estrella-Alonso Alfonso Silva-Obreg ón Jose Alberto Marian-Crespo Carlos Source Type: research