Width of the presacral space in nigerian adults

Akamaguna, A. I.; Odita, J. C.

doi:10.1007/bf02035113

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“…The results of the study carried out by Oto et al confirmed the presence of a sex difference in the width of the presacral space on MRI in a Caucasian population and also indicated that the presacral space is wider in men than in women (6). This finding was described previously in a Nigerian population (9). In that study, the width of the presacral space was measured in 182 Nigerian adult patients on lateral radiographs obtained during barium enema examinations and found to be significantly larger in men.…”

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Determination of the width of the presacral space on magnetic resonance imaging among adults in south-western Nigeria

Akinmade,

Adekeye,

Edem

et al. 2023

Acta Radiol

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Background The presacral space is a clinically relevant potential space and contents may give rise to a variety of benign and malignant conditions, hence the need for detailed knowledge of its dimensions. Purpose To determine the width of the presacral space and existing variations among adults in south-western Nigeria using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique. Material and Methods A total of 369 consenting adults were included in the study. Measurements of the presacral space were then made electronically by consensus of two radiologists. Values derived were recorded and subjected to analyses of variance. Results The mean normal widths of the presacral space in men and women were 11.7 mm and 11.1 mm at the S1 level, 11.7 mm and 10.35 mm at the S2 level, and 12.3 mm and 9.7 mm at the S3 level, respectively. Measurements of the presacral space width were significantly larger in the male population. Variations in the dimensions due to age greater than 40 years, male sex, and increasing body mass index (BMI) were also noted. Conclusion This study provides baseline dimensions under more physiological conditions and gives more accurate information about the true width of the space in Nigerian adults. Variations due to age, sex, and BMI may also be considered while interpreting abnormal values.

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Determination of the width of the presacral space on magnetic resonance imaging among adults in south-western Nigeria

Akinmade,

Adekeye,

Edem

et al. 2023

Acta Radiol

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“…These figures are slightly higher compared to those reported in the literature (Teplick et al, 1978;Akamaguna and Odita, 1986). This is almost certainly because in all of the studies in the literature the presacral space was measured while the rectum was distended by barium, whereas in our study the rectum was empty.…”

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“…This finding was described previously in a Nigerian population (Akamaguna et al, 1986). In that study, the width of the presacral space was measured in 182 Nigerian adult patients on lateral radiographs obtained during barium enema examinations and found to be significantly larger in men.…”

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“…Several studies have investigated the width of the presacral space in the general healthy population (Chrispin and Fry, 1963;Gardiner, 1968;Teplick et al, 1978;Kattan and King, 1979;Akamaguna and Odita, 1986). In all of these, the presacral space was measured in lateral views of the barium-filled rectum taken during barium enema examinations.…”

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Determination of the width of the presacral space on magnetic resonance imaging

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Presacral space enlargement may be the first sign of certain diseases. The normal width of the presacral space has not been widely investigated and in all previous studies was calculated from lateral radiographs obtained at barium enema examination. Our study determined the normal width of the presacral space on MRI and investigated a possible difference between men and women. The width of the presacral space was measured retrospectively from sagittal T2-weighted MR images of 193 patients (87 males; 106 females, aged 18-83 years). Presacral space width was measured separately for S1, S2, and S3 vertebral levels from the anterior surface of the vertebral bodies to the closest part of the posterior wall of the rectum. Differences between male and female subjects were analyzed by t-tests. Normal mean widths of the presacral space in men and women were 16.2 mm and 11.9 mm for S1, 14.9 mm and 11.2 mm for S2, and 13.0 mm and 10.6 mm for S3, respectively. Measurements of the presacral space width in men were significantly larger than in women at all three levels (P < 0.001 for S1, P < 0.001 for S2, P = 0.006 for S3). In summary, the presacral space width measured on MRI was found to be significantly larger in the male than in the female population.

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“…The pararectal space is found between the uterosacral and cardinal ligaments and the presacral fascia. Controversies still exist among radiologists and anatomists, however, regarding mal, although the width may vary depending on rectal filling and the patient's clinical status and sex (70,73,74).…”

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Suspensory Ligaments of the Female Genital Organs: MRI Evaluation with Intraoperative Correlation

et al. 2018

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The uterus, which plays an important role in the reproductive process, provides a home for the developing fetus and so must be in a stable, though flexible, location. Various structures with suspensory ligaments help provide this berth. MRI with high spatial resolution allows us to detect and evaluate these relatively fine structures. Under physiologic conditions, MRI can be used to depict uterine and ovarian ligaments (ie, the uterosacral, cardinal, and round ligaments, as well as the suspensory ligament of the ovary). In the presence of pathologic conditions (inflammation, endometriosis, tumors), the suspensory ligaments may appear thickened or invaded, which makes their delineation easier. Understanding the normal anatomy of the suspensory ligaments of the female genital organs and using a standardized nomenclature are essential for identifying and reporting related pathologic conditions. The female pelvic anatomy and the suspensory ligaments of the female genital organs are described as depicted with MRI. Also, the compartmental anatomy of the female pelvis is explained, including the extraperitoneal pelvic spaces. Finally, a checklist is provided for structured reporting of the MRI findings in the female pelvis.

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Width of the presacral space in nigerian adults

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Determination of the width of the presacral space on magnetic resonance imaging among adults in south-western Nigeria

Determination of the width of the presacral space on magnetic resonance imaging among adults in south-western Nigeria

Determination of the width of the presacral space on magnetic resonance imaging

Suspensory Ligaments of the Female Genital Organs: MRI Evaluation with Intraoperative Correlation

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