A case of anterior sacral meningocele totally excised using the posterior sagittal approach

Somuncu S., Aritürk E., Iyigün Ö., Bernay F., Rizalar R., Günaydin M., ...More

Journal of Pediatric Surgery, vol.32, no.5, pp.730-732, 1997 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 1997
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0022-3468(97)90018-x
  • Journal Name: Journal of Pediatric Surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.730-732
  • Keywords: Anterior sacral meningocele, posterior sagittal approach
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Anterior sacral meningocele is a rare congenital anomaly. The authors present a case of anterior sacral meningocele successfully excised using the posterior sagittal approach. The diagnosis and treatment of this unusual anomaly are discussed.