[Paralysis of the crural nerve as immediate complication of abdominal hysterectomy. Report of 14 cases].
We report 14 cases of Femoral nerve palsy following abdominal hysterectomy like complication; we found predisponents factors were: Lower weight in relation to ideal weight and structure in 100% of cases, this point shows to be significative. Other involucrated factors were Pfannenstiel incition on thin patients; The Sullivan O'connor's retractors was considered the unchain factor, because the valves are long in relation to thinness patients.
Domínguez-Carrillo
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Facultad de Medicina de León, Universidad de Guanajuato.
González-Tamayo
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005267:Femoral Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications