Paralysis of the crural nerve as immediate complication of abdominal hysterectomy. Report of 14 cases
Domínguez-Carrillo, L.G.; González-Tamayo, C.A.
Ginecologia y Obstetricia de Mexico 65: 430-432
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-9041 PMID: 9432474 Document Number: 471273
We report 14 cases of Femoral nerve palsy following abdominal hysterectomy like complication; we found predisponents factors were: Lower weight in relation to ideal weight and structure in 100% of cases, this point shows to be significative. Other involucrated factors were Pfannenstiel incition on thin patients; The Sullivan O'connor's retractors was considered the unchain factor, because the valves are long in relation to thinness patients.