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2944 Transgluteal Pudendal Neurolysis

Authors :
AE Reinert
M.E. Castellanos
M. Hibner
Source :
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 26:S179-S180
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2019.

Abstract

Video Objective To describe the surgical technique of pudendal neurolysis via a transgluteal route as performed at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Setting 68 year old woman with right-sided pudendal neuralgia persistent despite non-surgical treatment. Interventions Right-sided transgluteal surgery for pudendal nerve entrapment. Conclusion Several modifications to the procedure originally described by Dr. Robert Roger may improve post-operative pain and function, and reduce risk of surgical complication.

Details

ISSN :
15534650
Volume :
26
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Accession number :
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