Surgical Treatment of a Patient with Human Tail and Spinal Abnormalities
Author Information
Author(s): Cai Chunquan, Shi Ouyan, Shen Changhong
Primary Institution: General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University
Hypothesis
The presence of a human tail may indicate underlying spinal dysraphism and associated anomalies.
Conclusion
The surgical excision of the human tail and untethering of the spinal cord resulted in no neurological deficits after 18 months of follow-up.
Supporting Evidence
- The infant had a human tail and multiple spinal abnormalities.
- Surgical intervention was performed with continuous monitoring.
- The infant showed no neurological deficits after 18 months.
Takeaway
A baby had a tail-like structure and some spine problems, but after surgery to remove the tail, he was fine and didn't have any issues.
Methodology
The case involved surgical excision of the tail and untethering of the spinal cord with intraoperative monitoring.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 9-month-old healthy male infant.
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