The intercristal line determined by palpation is not a reliable anatomical landmark for neuraxial anesthesia

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"In pregnant women at term, the intercristal line determined by palpation does not correspond to the Tuffier’s line determined radiologically, and it may intersect the spine at up to three interspaces higher."