Tarlov cysts and sexual dysfunction: A multidisciplinary approach to evaluation and surgical treatment

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Authors

S Coorapati · University of California, Riverside

Irwin Goldstein · University of San Diego

Barry R. Komisaruk · Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Choll W. Kim · University of California San Diego

Abstract

Symptomatic Tarlov cysts can contribute to PGAD/GPD and associated sexual dysfunction. Early detection with a structured diagnostic algorithm support accurate patient selection and safe, effective surgical treatment, offering meaningful symptom relief for appropriately selected patients.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies Pelvic floor disorders treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ)

Volume 25, pp. 100866-100866

DOI: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2026.100866

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