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Table 2 Anatomic symmetry in the lateral cavities of the pelvis

From: Analysis of anatomical variations of intrapelvic vessels for advanced pelvic surgery

Analyzed variations

Concordance rate

Kappa

P value

The route where the SGA passes through

77.8%

0.26

0.0069

SGA runs dorsally, on the medial side of the IIV

84.0%

0.39

< 0.0001

The number of SGVs

70.4%

0.28

0.0057

The SGV passes lateral to L5

75.3%

0.49

< 0.0001

The SGV passes between L5 and S1

71.6%

0.43

< 0.0001

The SGV passes between S1 and S2

74.1%

0.45

< 0.0001

The SGV passes medial to S2

100.0%

1

< 0.0001

The presence of an aberrant obturator vein

76.5%

0.45

< 0.0001

The number of IIVs

61.7%

0.13

0.1061

  1. IIV Internal iliac vein, L5 5th lumbar nerve, S1 1st sacral nerve, S2 2nd sacral nerve, SGA Superior gluteal artery, SGV Superior gluteal vein