Sacrococcygeal teratoma: management and outcomes

ConclusionAwareness about this pathology among practitioners is essential and would have avoided complications in this series. Early diagnosis and complete excision with removal of the coccyx is associated with good prognosis. Recurrence is related to tumor spillage during excision. Long-term lower gastrointestinal problems (constipation, fecal soiling) correlate with Altman’s classification of the tumor.
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research