title: Positioning a proned patient with cauda equina syndrome who presents at 15 weeks gestation: a case report.
abstract: Cauda equina syndrome is a neurosurgical emergency that requires prompt intervention to prevent irreversible spinal cord paralysis. This article describes how we managed a case of an obese pregnant patient who was placed in the prone position for surgery. We discuss the evidence behind the management options and choice of operating tables available.
authors.affiliation: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, S10 2JF, UK.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Speirs
authors.affiliation: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, S10 2JF, UK.
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wiles
authors.affiliation: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, S10 2JF, UK.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bacon
authors.affiliation: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, S10 2JF, UK.
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Radley
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