Sacrococcygeal sinus angle: as a new anatomic landmark for the posterior approach of presacral lesions.
European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society, vol.23, pp.337-40, 2014 (SCI-Expanded)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 23
- Publication Date: 2014
- Doi Number: 10.1007/s00586-013-2830-5
- Journal Name: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.337-40
- Keywords: Coccyx, Presacral lesions, Sacrococcygeal sinus angle, Sacrum, RETRORECTAL TUMORS
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: No
Abstract
We have discussed the importance of sacrococcygeal sinus angle (SSA), which is a new anatomical landmark in the surgery of presacral lesions. Because of its anatomical structure, the sacrum limits the surgical exposure like a compact barrier for the posterior surgical approach. The main aim of this paper is to explain the anatomical description and clinical importance of SSA in the surgery of presacral lesions.