Bilateral sciatic neuropathy as a complication of craniotomy performed in the sitting position: localization of nerve injury by using magnetic resonance imaging

作者：Wang Jia Chi; Wong Tai Tong; Chen Hsin Hung; Chang Po Yao; Yang Tsui Fen^*

来源：Child's Nervous System, 2012, 28(1): 159-163.

DOI：10.1007/s00381-011-1597-4

• Sciatic neuropathy
• Craniotomy
• Intraoperative complications
• Sitting position

Sciatic neuropathy is a rare but serious complication following surgery performed in the sitting position. %26lt;br%26gt;We report a case of a 12-year-old boy who developed bilateral sciatic neuropathy after a 9-h-long craniotomy while in the sitting position. %26lt;br%26gt;Magnetic resonance imaging for the lower extremities revealed bilateral swelling of the sciatic nerves near the ischial tuberosities. %26lt;br%26gt;A heightened awareness of sciatic nerve injury during prolonged surgery in the sitting position may make early diagnosis possible and allow prevention of further neurologic injury.

• 出版日期2012-1