Intrapartum obturator neuropathy diagnosed after cesarean delivery

Several postpartum neurologic injuries have been described in detail, while obturator nerve injuries are rarely reported. We report a woman who had weakness of the right leg and groin pain after cesarean delivery under general anesthesia. Obturator neuropathy was confirmed by electromyography and no...

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Published in:Archives of gynecology and obstetrics 2010, Vol.282 (3), p.349-350
Main Authors: Hong, Bo Young, Ko, Young Jin, Kim, Hye Won, Lim, Seong Hoon, Cho, Ye Rim, Lee, Jong In
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Several postpartum neurologic injuries have been described in detail, while obturator nerve injuries are rarely reported. We report a woman who had weakness of the right leg and groin pain after cesarean delivery under general anesthesia. Obturator neuropathy was confirmed by electromyography and no compressive lesion of the nerve was seen on magnetic resonance imaging. The patient was treated conservatively and followed until she recovered fully.
ISSN:1432-0711
DOI:10.1007/s00404-010-1436-y