A Clinical Study of Rectal Prolapse

Rectal Prolapse

Risk factors Increased intra-abdominal pressure eg, constipation, diarrhoea, benign prostatic hypertrophy, pregnancy, severe or chronic cough (eg, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, whooping cough). [4] Previous surgery. [5] Pelvic floor dysfunction. [6] Parasitic infections eg, amoebiasis, schistosomiasis. [7] Neurological disease eg, previous lower back or pelvic trauma, ...

Rectal Prolapse

Risk factors Increased intra-abdominal pressure eg, constipation, diarrhoea, benign prostatic hypertrophy, pregnancy, severe or chronic cough (eg, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, whooping cough). [4] Previous surgery. [5] Pelvic floor dysfunction. [6] Parasitic infections eg, amoebiasis, schistosomiasis. [7] Neurological disease eg, previous lower back or pelvic trauma, ...

Rectal prolapse.

Despite the innovation of more than 100 surgical procedures for the treatment of complete rectal prolapse, no one procedure is best and applicable to all patients. Traditionally, procedures have been divided into abdominal and perineal approaches. The application of the laparoscopic approach to colon and rectal disease has allowed an additional less invasive method of therapy to treat rectal pr...

A Case of Rectal Prolapse

Rectal prolapse in children: a study of 71 cases

INTRODUCTION Prolapse of the rectum is the herniation of the rectum through the anus, which may be categorised as mucosal or complete. AIM To evaluate the clinical manifestation, treatment, and surgical complications of children with rectal prolapse over a 6-year period. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study was carried out on children aged < 14 years who were admitted or referred for rectal prol...