Prone positioning precautions in plastic surgery

Prone positioning carries with it risks associated with neural and vascular compression. Meticulous attention to avoiding compression will protect against the risks associated with improper positioning, particularly for plastic surgeons.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) 2006-04, Vol.117 (5), p.1584-1588
Hauptverfasser:	Shermak, Michele, Shoo, Brenda, Deune, E Gene
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Compartment Syndromes - etiology Female Humans Middle Aged Nerve Compression Syndromes - etiology Postoperative Complications - etiology Postoperative Complications - physiopathology Prone Position Reconstructive Surgical Procedures Vascular Diseases - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:	Prone positioning carries with it risks associated with neural and vascular compression. Meticulous attention to avoiding compression will protect against the risks associated with improper positioning, particularly for plastic surgeons.
ISSN:	0032-1052 1529-4242
DOI:	10.1097/01.prs.0000207390.76490.67