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Single-puncture myelographic evaluation of epidural block in the young infant

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A single lumbar puncture myelographic technique is described to evaluate long segment epidural block in the young infant.

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  1. Departments of Radiology, University of Washington and the Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA

    E. Weinberger, D. K. Brewer & J. M. Mercker

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Weinberger, E., Brewer, D.K. & Mercker, J.M. Single-puncture myelographic evaluation of epidural block in the young infant. Pediatr Radiol 19, 223–225 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02386837

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