title: Femoral mononeuropathy after radical prostatectomy.
abstract: Femoral mononeuropathy is a recognized complication following abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy. Retractor injury and lithotomy position were postulated mechanisms. We report a femoral nerve lesion following a radical perineal prostatectomy.
authors: Department of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors: M B
authors: MB
authors: Katirji
authors: D J
authors: DJ
authors: Lanska
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D005267:Femoral Nerve / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011187:Posture; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery