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A minor procedure, lumbar drain placement involves placing a needle into the subarachnoid space in the lower spinal column, which is located between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae.
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Conditions Treated with Lumbar Drain Placement:
Lumbar drain placement may be performed in cases of normal pressure hydrocephalus, pain, and to drain cerebrospinal fluid or measure pressure in the subarachnoid space..jpg "Lumbar Drain Placement by OrangeCountySurgeons.org - 2")
There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical alternatives to lumbar drain placement.
Anesthesia with Lumbar Drain Placement:
Lumbar drain placement is performed with a local anesthetic.
Potential Complications from Lumbar Drain Placement:
Possible risks following lumbar drain placement include nerve root injury, spinal headache, arterial puncture, meningitis, coma and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience tonsillar herniation as a result of increased intracranial pressure.
