Lumbosacral plexus stretch injury following the use of the modified lithotomy position.
Journal Article
The modified lithotomy position is used to provide simultaneous operative exposure to the abdomen and perineum. We report 3 lumbosacral plexus complications following use of this position. A mechanism involving stretch secondary to hyperabduction seems most likely. Electromyography is helpful in the diagnosis and the prognosis seems to be good.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Flanagan, WF; Webster, GD; Brown, MW; Massey, EW
Published Date
- September 1985
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 134 / 3
Start / End Page
- 567 - 568
PubMed ID
- 4032560
Pubmed Central ID
- 4032560
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0022-5347
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)47300-9
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States