title: Tailgut cyst: A case report and literature review.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Tailgut cysts are rare diseases but can be challenging to manage.
  
  
  METHODS
  This is a case report of a tailgut cyst, in a 42 year old female. The cyst was incidentally detected on imaging, and treated with Kraske surgical approach.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Hereby, we review the relevant information present in the medical literature about the incidence, methods of diagnosis, treatment options and management plans.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Surgical management should be tailored individually for each patient, based on the advantages and disadvantages of each surgical approach.
authors: Department of Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Kreiskrankenhaus Stollberg gGmbH, Jahnsdorfer Straße 7, Stollberg 09366, Germany. Electronic address: mazen.haydar@hotmail.com.
authors: Mazen
authors: M
authors: Haydar
authors: Department of Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Kreiskrankenhaus Stollberg gGmbH, Jahnsdorfer Straße 7, Stollberg 09366, Germany. Electronic address: k.griepentrog@kkh-stl.de.
authors: Kai
authors: K
authors: Griepentrog
keywords: Kraske surgical approach; Review of the literature; Tailgut cyst