title: Meralgia paresthetica as a complication of laparoscopic appendectomy.
abstract: Laparoscopy is becoming a current approach for appendectomy. The technique is considered safe with few complications. We observed a young woman affected by meralgia paresthetica that developed after laparoscopic appendectomy. The femorocutaneous lateral nerve probably was damaged by insertion of a trocar in the right abdominal quadrant too close to the nerve course. Although meralgia paresthetica is not considered a frequent complication of laparoscopic appendectomy, it should be taken into account to avoid nerve lesion.
authors.affiliation: Neurology and Neurophysiopathology Unit, Regina Apostolorum Hospital, via S. Francesco 50, 00041 Albano L., Rome, Italy. lpolidori@faroweb.com
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Polidori
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Magarelli
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tramutoli
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D020428:Femoral Neuropathy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology*