Intraoperative pressure monitoring of the lower leg for preventing compression-related complications associated with the lithotomy position.
Kajitani R, Minami M, Kubo Y, Iwaihara H, Takishita Y, Isayama M, Ohno R, Hayashi T, Sasaki T, Matsumoto Y, Nagano H, Komono A, Aisu N, Yoshimatsu G, Yoshida Y, Hasegawa S.
Kajitani R, et al.
Surg Endosc. 2022 Aug;36(8):5873-5881. doi: 10.1007/s00464-021-08921-0. Epub 2021 Dec 1.
Surg Endosc. 2022.
PMID: 34851475
BACKGROUND: Several serious complications are associated with the lithotomy position, including well-leg compartment syndrome and peroneal nerve paralysis. The aims of this study were to identify risk factors for the intraoperative elevation of lower leg pres …
BACKGROUND: Several serious complications are associated with the lithotomy position, including well-leg compartment syndrome and peronea …