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Influence of spinal puncture and injection on VHIth nerve function

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. A. J. Hardy*
Affiliation:
Centre for Pain Relief, Walton Hospital, Rice Lane, Liverpool L9 1AE
*
Dr. P. A. J. Hardy, Senior Registrar in Anaesthesia, Liverpool Maternity Hospital, Oxford Street, Liverpool L7 7BN.

Summary

Two cases are reported confirming and demonstrating the relationship between spinal puncture or injection and VIIIth nerve function as a result of intracranial pressure changes.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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