Trendelenburg position

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In the Trendelenburg position the body is laid flat on the back with the head lower than the pelvis, in contrast to the reverse trendelenburg position. This is a standard position used in surgery in gynecology. It allows better access to the pelvic organs as intestines move cranially by gravity. It was named for the German surgeon Friedrich Trendelenburg.

[edit] See also

• Trendelenburg gait
• Trendelenburg's sign
• Fowler's position

[edit] External links

• synd/967 at Who Named It
• Photo
• Illustration of position in comparison to other positions