Table 2.
Key [10] | Coccygectomy performed from proximal to distal |
Gardner [11] | Coccygectomy performed from distal (tip) to proximal with the advocate disadvantage that the surgeon works blindly and that increases the risk of rectal injuries |
Postacchini and Massobrio [7] | Coccyx can be removed either totally or partially with comparable good results |
Bilgic et al. [12] | Prevalence of the sub-periosteal resection compared with coccygectomy |