PURPOSE To evaluate the correlations of anatomical parameters between dynamic pelvic CT (D-PCT) and conventional defecography (CD) for patients with rectal prolapse. MATERIAL AND METHODS Anatomical parameters in multislice CT scanning of the pelvis performed at rest and during simulated defecation (D-PCT) were studied with those of CD to evaluate the correlations in both methods for 10 patien...

Full thickness rectal prolapse as a presenting feature of occult intraabdominal disease is rare. Two such cases are described and the possible mechanisms discussed. The importance of adequate investigation is emphasized.

I appreciate deeply the honor which the American Proctologic Society conferred upon me in electing me President a year ago. I accepted it with gratitude and I have found it a very pleasant and satisfying experience, due entirely to the fir~e cooperation of the officers and other members of the Society. T h e office of the President has many benefits, not the least of which is the privilege of a...

PURPOSE We aimed to evaluate the anatomical and functional outcomes of posterior intravaginal slingplasty (P-IVS) for the treatment of a vaginal vault or uterine prolapse (VP/UP). MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a 12-month prospective, multicenter, observational study. Women aged over 30 years who presented with stage II or greater VP/UP underwent P-IVS by four urologists at four university ho...

AIMS To assess safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of trans-vaginal total pelvic floor repair with customized prolene mesh in patients with high-grade pelvic organ prolapse. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 32 patients, who underwent trans-vaginal total pelvic floor repair using a customized prolene mesh from January 2007 to June 2010 for grade III and IV pelvic organ prolapse, were anal...

Fifty-four pediatric patients with rectal prolapse (RP) were identified by review of medical records from 1977 to 1987. Rectal prolapse was attributed to chronic constipation (15 patients), acute diarrheal disease (11 patients), cystic fibrosis (CF) (six patients), and neurologic/anatomic abnormalities (13 patients). In nine patients, no underlying cause was identified. The patients with CF did...