Prevention of femoral nerve injuries in gynecologic surgery - 02/09/11
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Abdominopelvic operation is the most frequent cause of iatrogenic femoral nerve injury, particularly when self-retaining retractors are used. Transverse abdominal incisions and thin body habitus are significant risk factors. Patients typically have mild sensory and/or motor disturbances with diminished knee jerk reflexes. Most cases are self-limited, and symptoms resolve within several weeks. Most femoral nerve injuries that are associated with pelvic surgery can be prevented with a thorough understanding of the pelvic anatomy and proper placement of self-retaining retractors. (Am J Obstet Gynecol 2002;186:1-7.)
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Femoral nerve injury, gynecologic surgeries
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☆ | Reprint requests: Alberto Manetta, MD, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Irvine-Medical Center, 101 The City Dr, Orange, CA 92868; e-mail: amanetta@uci.edu. |
Vol 186 - N° 1
P. 1-7 - janvier 2002 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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