Presacral tumors: a retrospective analysis of 112 cases with emphasis on diagnostic challenges and surgical outcomes
High misdiagnosis rates (29.5%) data support for heightened suspicion in patients with "refractory perianal sepsis", especially given the potential for malignancy. MRI showed significantly higher diagnostic accuracy for tumors >3 cm. Transsacral/transanal resection is safe and effective for most cases (93.8%), with low major morbidity. Centralized management in specialized centers optimizes outcomes.
Authors
- Xiaoli Fang
- Heng Deng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2199-8960)
- Miao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5501-2856)
- Shi Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2205-5371)
Institutions
- Anhui Medical University (CN)
- Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2025-08-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1638820
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01
Funders
- Anhui University
- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine