THE PRONE-OBLIQUE SURGICAL POSITION

Authors
RADNA RJ SACHDEV VP
Citation
Rj. Radna et Vp. Sachdev, THE PRONE-OBLIQUE SURGICAL POSITION, The Mount Sinai journal of medicine, 64(3), 1997, pp. 213-216
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
The Mount Sinai journal of medicine → ACNP
ISSN journal
00272507
Volume
64
Issue
3
Year of publication
1997
Pages
213 - 216
Database
ISI
SICI code
0027-2507(1997)64:3<213:TPSP>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
The prone-oblique surgical position as introduced and used by Dr. Mall s at Mount Sinai Hospital is presented. The advantages of this positio n over the prone and knee-chest positions are noted. Recommendations f or the safe use of the prone-oblique position are made.