Sacral Agenesis 756.13

synonyms: caudal regression syndrome

Sacral Agenesis ICD-9

756.13 Absense of vertebra, congenital

Sacral Agenesis Clinical Evaluation

• dimpling over buttocks, extended knees, flexed hips, equinovarus feet.  Often associated with imperforate anus.
• motor function correlates with level of vertebral defect
• sensation is usually intact

Sacral Agenesis Associated Anomalies

• maternal diabetes
• GI, GU, CV anomlies

Sacral Agenesis Treatment

• consider amputation vs spinal-pelvic fusion

Sacral Agenesis References