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Surgical Neurology

Volume 19, Issue 1, January 1983, Pages 57-71
Surgical Neurology

Anterior sacral meningocele: Review of the literature

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Abstract

Two new cases of anterior sacral meningocele are presented. We also present a review of the 148 cases of anterior sacral meningocele reported so far. Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this malformation are discussed.

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