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Minimally invasive endoscopic approach to perform complete coccygectomy in patients with chronic refractory
Jorge A Roa1, Sarah White2, Ernest J Barthélemy3
11Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NewYork, New York.
Background:
Coccydynia refers to debilitating pain in the coccygeal region of the spine. Treatment strategies range from conservative measures (e.g., ergonomic adaptations, physical therapy, nerve block injections) to partial or complete removal of the coccyx (coccygectomy). Because the surgical intervention is situated in a high-pressure location close to the anus, a possible complication is the formation of sacral pressure ulcers and infection at the incision site.
Observations:
In this case report, the authors presented a minimally invasive, fully endoscopic approach to safely perform complete coccygectomy for treatment of refractory posttraumatic coccydynia.
Lessons:
Although this is a single case report, the authors hope that this novel endoscopic approach may achieve improved wound healing, reduced infection rates, and lower risk of penetration injury to retroperitoneal organs in patients requiring coccygectomy.
