BACKGROUND Sacrocolpopexy with rectopexy is advocated for combined rectal and vaginal prolapse, but limited outcome data have been reported. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the indications and outcomes of sacrocolpopexy and rectopexy by comparing pre- and postoperative function and quality of life. DESIGN A retrospective review of prospectively collected data was perform...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Rectal prolapse is often repaired laparoscopically, frequently with the use of reinforcement material. Both synthetic and biologically derived materials reduce recurrence rate compared to primary suture repair. Synthetic mesh introduces potential complications such as mesh erosion, fibrosis, and infection. Urinary bladder matrix (UBM) represents a biologically derived ...

Rectal prolapses are not life-threatening, however the bleeding and fecal incontinence associated with them significantly erode quality of life and can cause concern among patients' caregivers in nursing homes. Many procedures have been reported that repair rectal prolapses, and the procedure used depends on the severity of the prolapse; however, the treatments are yet to be established. Here w...

Gracilis muscle flap was used to treat a seven year old boy with a one year history of recurrent rectal prolapse. Initial perineal surgery in form of Thiersch stitch resulted into failure to control rectal prolapse and damage to anal sphincter. Graciloplasty corrected both problems.

Using a posterior repair and rectal suspension procedure for those patients who need surgical treatment of rectal prolapse, we have treated 46 patients over a period of 17 years at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. One patient with caudal dysgenesis died of multiple congenital anomalies following two unsuccessful attempts at posterior repair and suspension. Four patients developed a...

The aim of the study was analysis of an anal sphincter function in patients before and after surgery for rectal prolapse. Material and methods. Between 1987 and 2005, 49 patients underwent operations for rectal prolapse. The anal sphincter function was analyzed in 17 of these patients. Abdominal approach surgery was performed in 13 patients; this involved rectopexy in 11 and sigmorectal resecti...

Introduction Rectal prolapse is the complete protrusion of rectum through anal canal. Incarceration rarely complicates rectal prolapse. Even more rarely, it becomes strangled and gangrenous, necessitating emergency surgery. Case presentation We report an extremely rare case strangulated acute as first manifestation The patient was a 26-year-old man who presented on admission 20 × 6 cm semispher...

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, ...

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, ...

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...