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Anaerobic meningitis secondary to a rectothecal fistula arising from an anterior sacral meningocele: Report of a case and review of the literature

Lookup NU author(s): Patrick Mitchell

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Abstract

An anterior sacral meningocele is a diverticulum of the thecal sac protruding anteriorly from the sacral spinal canal into the extraperitoneal presacral space. It is a rare congenital anomaly comprising of a thin wall of fibrous connective tissue, and containing cerebrospinal fluid and, occasionally, adjacent nerve fibers. We report an unusual case of a 48-year-old male who presented with meningitis secondary to a rectothecal fistula arising from an anterior sacral meningocele.

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Author(s): Phillips JT, Brown SR, Mitchell P, Shorthouse AJ

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Diseases of the Colon and Rectum

Year: 2006

Volume: 49

Issue: 10

Pages: 1633-1635

ISSN (print): 0012-3706

ISSN (electronic): 1530-0358

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10350-006-0646-7

DOI: 10.1007/s10350-006-0646-7

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