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AI InsightConclusion: The study unveiled a disparity in evaluating the presacral-retrorectal fatty plane based on gender, noting a broader dimension in men compared to women.
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Abstract
Introduction: Lesions in the presacral-retrorectal space can be benign, malignant, or congenital. It is crucial to understand the standard limits regarding the width of this area. To determine the differences between men and women by measuring the width of the retrorectal-presacral fatty area and to reveal the normal width range in this area. Materials and Methods: A retrospective evaluation was conducted on pelvic MRI examinations for 295 patients at our institution from October 2023 to February 2024. In consensus with two radiologists with ten years of experience, measurements were taken from images obtained on the sagittal T2A plane. Statistical analysis: Pearson chi-square test, Shapiro-Wilk test, Mann-Whitney U test, independent sample t-test Results: At the Sacral1, Sacral2, and Sacral3 levels, the presacral distance in males was statistically more significant than in females. The mean values for measurements at the Sacral1 level were 17.5 ± 8.7 mm in men and 12.2 ± 8.7 mm in women. At the Sacral2 level, they were 14.2 ± 6.6 mm in men and 10.4 ± 5.7 mm in women. At the Sacral3 level, the mean values were 12.8 ± 5.7 mm in men and 8.6 ± 4.8 mm in women (P<0.001). Sacrorectal angle (SRA) at the Sacral1, Sacral2, and Sacral3 levels was significantly larger in men compared to women, measuring 9.3 ± 4.8 mm versus 6.7 ± 4.7 degrees (p<0.001). Conclusion: The study unveiled a disparity in evaluating the presacral-retrorectal fatty plane based on gender, noting a broader dimension in men compared to women.