[Urologic complications secondary to sacral agenesis].
In a series of 41 cases of caudal regression syndrome, 6 cases of misdiagnosed partial sacral agenesis are reported. All had been previously treated surgically and only poor results led to diagnosis. Major symptoms were recurrent urinary tract infection and/or incontinence. Associated anomalies were ano-rectal malformations (1 case), male hermaphrodism (1 case), lipoma and tethered cord in 3 patients, myelocystocele in 1 case. Neuro-surgical associations must be cured first. Urologic implications are the same as in other forms of neurogenic bladder. The authors stress the need for careful examination of plain standard X-rays.
Monfort
G
G
Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, Hôpital d'Enfants, CHU Timone, Marseille.
Guys
J M
JM
Chevallier
D
D
Jouve
J L
JL
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012447:Sacrum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000209:etiology; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014718:Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / Q000209:etiology
Complications urologiques secondaires à une agénésie sacrée.