title: Femoral neuropathy following abdominal hysterectomy.
abstract: Femoral neuropathy occurs too often after abdominal hysterectomy. This study investigates possible mechanisms of injury to the femoral nerve and possible means of prevention.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005267:Femoral Nerve / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D008875:Middle Aged; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects*