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Lumbar puncture. Lumbar puncture (LP), also known as a spinal tap, is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the spinal canal, most commonly to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic testing. The main reason for a lumbar puncture is to help diagnose diseases of the central nervous system, including the brain and spine.
In general, the spinal fluid leak is detected at the time of surgery and can be repaired. This is successful in solving the problem over 90% of the time. However, as some of the members have pointed out, a chronic leak can develop that requires more surgery.