Abstract:Background: Obturator nerve injury is a rare complication and it may occur during pelvic cancer surgery especially during pelvic lymphadenectomy. The injury may cause paraesthesia, sensory loss or pain in the medial thigh which may extend down to the knee. It can also cause weakness in adduction with gait disturbance, medial thigh wasting and possible medico-legal consequences. Case Report: The patient is a 57 year old lady who was found to have an early cervical cancer. MRI abdomen and pelvis was negative for… Show more
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