title: Lumbosacral plexopathy after gynecologic surgery: case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Very unusual lumbosacral plexopathy, symptoms appearing after an uncomplicated abdominal hysterectomy prompted a review of the literature. The patient's symptoms spanned the somatic and autonomic systems and ranged from T-11 to S-4; a cause that would explain these is perplexing. Pelvic neuroanatomy and plexopathy symptoms are presented. Etiologies of neurologic symptoms are discussed and preventive strategies are explored.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Salem Clinic, Salem, Oregon, 97303, USA.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Alsever
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008160:Lumbosacral Plexus; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*