Bilateral sciatic and femoral neuropathies, rhabdomyolysis, and acute renal failure caused by positioning during radical retropubic prostatectomy.
In the hyperlordotic position, the patient's hips are above the feet and head. We present a case of rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure, and bilateral femoral and sciatic neuropathies caused by this position.
Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. rothj@einstein.edu
Jonathan V
JV
Roth
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D020428:Femoral Neuropathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012585:Sciatica / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*