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The current study evaluated the clinical symptoms and surgical indications, techniques, and outcomes of pediatric patients who underwent treatment for sacral arachnoid cysts with the aim of developing recommendations for follow-up and treatment.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>METHODS<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>This retrospective study included pediatric patients who underwent surgical treatment for sacral arachnoid cysts between January 2000 and December 2020 at the Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Ac\u0131badem University Faculty of Medicine.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>RESULTS<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Thirteen patients were included in the study, 9 of whom were girls and 4 were boys. Five patients presented with urinary incontinence, 2 of whom also exhibited constipation. Other chief complaints included recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and low-back pain (n = 4 patients each). Urological evaluation was performed in all patients, followed by urodynamic examination in those with urinary symptoms. Spinal MRI showed extra- and intradural sacral cysts in 12 patients and 1 patient, respectively. The latter patient exhibited recurrence during follow-up and underwent reintervention. Samples from the excised cyst walls were sent for pathological examination. Five patients with urinary incontinence, 2 with constipation, 4 with recurrent UTIs, and 3 with low-back pain exhibited resolution of symptoms after treatment. However, 1 patient with low-back pain did not show any improvement in symptoms. No postoperative complications were observed in the current study. The patients were followed-up regularly after surgery, and the mean follow-up duration was 4 years.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>CONCLUSIONS<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Sacral arachnoid cysts in pediatric patients may be associated with urinary system dysfunction and low-back pain. 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