title: Bilateral femoral neuropathy complicating a combined laparoscopic-vaginal procedure.
abstract: Excision of a longitudinal vaginal septum combined with operative laparoscopy for treatment of pelvic adhesions was complicated postoperatively by a profound bilateral femoral neuropathy. Prolonged operating time and excessive abduction and lateral rotation of the hip joints may have been contributory factors.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic Rochester, 200 First Street, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Damario
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Holcomb
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Bodack
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005267:Femoral Nerve / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010388:Pelvis; D011187:Posture; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000601:surgery; D014621:Vagina / Q000601:surgery*