Altemeier operation associated with dynamic graciloplasty: a case report
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INTRODUCTION More than 80% of patients with full-thickness rectal prolapse have co-existing fecal incontinence. Choosing the ideal surgical strategy is always a difficult task. We combined an Altemeier rectosigmoid resection with anal dynamic graciloplasty to provide a functional neosphincter. We found no published reports describing this surgical association. CASE PRESENTATION We report the case of a 72-year-old Caucasian woman with full-thickness rectal prolapse associated with fecal incontinence from severe neuromuscular damage. CONCLUSION Combined dynamic graciloplasty and an Altemeier operation could be a valid therapeutic option in patients with severe rectal prolapse with fecal incontinence from severe neurogenic damage.
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