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. 1980 Sep;62(5):386-7.

Silicone rubber band treatment of rectal prolapse

F R Jackaman, J N Francis, B R Hopkinson

Silicone rubber band treatment of rectal prolapse

F R Jackaman et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1980 Sep.

Abstract

Fifty-two patients with rectal prolapse have been treated by the silicone rubber band perianal suture technique and satisfactory results have been obtained in 46 (89%). Eleven patients required reoperation to achieve this result. The procedure is a minor one, with little morbidity and no mortality. Provided that faecal impaction can be avoided in patients having this operation a successful outcome, can be expected. It is recommended especially for the frail and elderly with rectal prolapse.

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