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Computed Tomography of the Head before Lumbar Puncture in Adults with Suspected Meningitis

2001; Massachusetts Medical Society; Volume: 345; Issue: 24 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1056/nejmoa010399

ISSN

1533-4406

Autores

Rodrigo Hasbun, James J. Abrahams, James F. Jekel, Vincent Quagliarello,

Tópico(s)

Sinusitis and nasal conditions

Resumo

In adults with suspected meningitis clinicians routinely order computed tomography (CT) of the head before performing a lumbar puncture.

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