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. 2011 Mar;24(1):39-45.
doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1272822.

Rectal prolapse

Scott D Goldstein  1 , Pinckney J Maxwell 4th
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Rectal prolapse

Scott D Goldstein et al. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2011 Mar.

Abstract

Rectal prolapse is a condition that usually requires surgical intervention to correct. Abdominal and perineal approaches are well described in the literature. Abdominal approaches have traditionally been reserved for young healthy patients, but this has been challenged by perineal approaches with excellent outcomes. Laparoscopic techniques have been shown to be effective and equivalent to traditional laparotomy techniques.

Keywords: Altemeier procedure; Delorme procedure; Rectal prolapse; perineal proctectomy; procidentia.

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Figure 1
Rectal prolapse.
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Figure 2
Hemorrhoidal prolapse.
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Figure 3
Sigmoid resection and rectopexy.
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