Bilateral femoral neuropathy complicating a combined laparoscopic-vaginal procedure.
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.
Damario
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Mayo Clinic Rochester, 200 First Street, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Holcomb
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Bodack
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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*