title: Bilateral sciatic neuropathy as a complication of craniotomy performed in the sitting position: localization of nerve injury by using magnetic resonance imaging.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Sciatic neuropathy is a rare but serious complication following surgery performed in the sitting position.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report a case of a 12-year-old boy who developed bilateral sciatic neuropathy after a 9-h-long craniotomy while in the sitting position.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Magnetic resonance imaging for the lower extremities revealed bilateral swelling of the sciatic nerves near the ischial tuberosities.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A heightened awareness of sciatic nerve injury during prolonged surgery in the sitting position may make early diagnosis possible and allow prevention of further neurologic injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Section 2, Shih-Pai Road, Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan 11217, Republic of China. jqwang@vghtpe.gov.tw
authors.forename: Jia-Chi
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Tai-Tong
authors.initials: TT
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: Hsin-Hung
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Po-Yao
authors.initials: PY
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Tsui-Fen
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Yang
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D010870:Pineal Gland / Q000601:surgery; D010871:Pinealoma / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D011187:Posture; D012584:Sciatic Nerve / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D020426:Sciatic Neuropathy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology