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ArticleFrontiers in pediatrics2026

Clinical characteristics and surgical treatment of congenital gluteal dermal sinus tract in children: a 15-year retrospective single-center clinical experience.

Debao Li, Shan Zheng, Xianmin Xiao, Yangyang Ma, Qingchi Zhang, Chenbin Dong, Weijing He, Gong Chen, Chun Shen, Song Sun

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Debao LiDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai, China.
Shan ZhengDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai, China.
Xianmin XiaoDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai, China.
Yangyang MaDepartment of Pathology, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai, China.
Qingchi ZhangChildren's Hospital of Fudan University (Xiamen Branch), Xiamen Children's Hospital, Xiamen, China.
Chenbin DongDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai, China.
Weijing HeDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai, China.
Gong ChenDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai, China.
Chun ShenDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai, China.
Song SunDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai, China.

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Objective: To summarize the clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of congenital gluteal dermal sinus tracts in children, providing insights for better clinical management. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 20 patients diagnosed with congenital gluteal dermal sinus tracts at the Children's Hospital of Fudan University over 15 years. The analysis focused on age, gender, diagnostic delay, diagnostic methods, course and opening of the sinus tract, and postoperative follow-up. Results: The study included 6 males and 14 females, with symptom onset ranging from birth to 12 years (median age of 9.5 months). Initial symptoms included abnormal gluteal depression with recurrent infections ( Conclusion: Congenital gluteal dermal sinus tracts are more common in females and often misdiagnosed. CT is more sensitive but less specific than MRI. Sinus tractography helps determine the tract's path. Prognosis is generally good after complete excision, with recurrence being the main postoperative complication.

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congenital gluteal dermal sinus tractimaging diagnosispediatricsprognosissurgical resection

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