Bilateral sciatic and femoral neuropathies, rhabdomyolysis, and acute renal failure caused by positioning during radical retropubic prostatectomy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
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.
Medical subject headings
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Femoral Neuropathy
- Postoperative Complications
- Prostatectomy
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Sciatica