Lumbosacral plexopathy after gynecologic surgery: Case report and review of the literature, ,

Very unusual lumbosacral plexopathy symptoms appearing after an uncomplicated abdominal hysterectomy prompted a review of the literature. The patientʹs symptoms spanned the somatic and autonomic systems and ranged from T-11 to S-4; a cause that would explain these is perplexing. Pelvic neuroanatomy and plexopathy symptoms are presented. Etiologies of neurologic symptoms are discussed and preventive strategies are explored. (Am J Obstet Gynecol 1996;174:1769-78.)