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Hemorrhagic shock due to retroperitoneal hemorrhage: a rare complication of lumbar puncture
Ruiz de Santaquiteria-Torres Valentin1, Arriero-Fernandez Noemi1, Gil-Abadia Lucia2
1Intensive Care Unit. University Hospital of Guadalajara. Guadalajara. Spain.
Abstract:
Lumbar 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.
