title: Femoral neuropathy: an infrequently reported postoperative complication. Report of four cases.
abstract: Postoperative femoral neuropathy is an uncommon complication of abdominal surgery. We present four cases occurring after colectomy at our institution and discuss the diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Summa Health System, Akron City Hospital, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Celebrezze
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Pidala
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Porter
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Slezak
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D003082:Colectomy; D004239:Diverticulitis, Colonic / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D020428:Femoral Neuropathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D012307:Risk Factors