'Scapula alata' as a consequence of park bench position for a retro-mastoid craniectomy

Br J Neurosurg. 2007 Oct;21(5):522-4. doi: 10.1080/02688690701504063.

Abstract

We report on a patient who developed winged scapula on the contralateral side to the approach for a cerebellopontine tumour excision, an unreported complication following this procedure. We think this was due to damage of the long thoracic nerve in the dependant side, while in the park bench position.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cerebellar Diseases / surgery*
  • Cerebellopontine Angle
  • Craniotomy / methods
  • Epidermal Cyst / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mastoid / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Posture*
  • Scapula
  • Thoracic Nerves*