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Rectal Prolapse

Known as: Rectal Prolapses, Procidentia, rectum, Prolapse, Rectal 
Protrusion of the rectal mucous membrane through the anus. There are various degrees: incomplete with no displacement of the anal sphincter muscle… 
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Anorectal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesPelvic Organ Prolapse
AnusAnus ProlapseBlue rubber bleb nevus syndromeCoffin-Lowry syndrome

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2016
2016
Perineal stapled prolapse resection (PSPR) for external rectal prolapse in high morbidity patients.
AIM To demonstrated the efficacy an safety of a perineal stapled approach to treat the protrusion of the entire layer of the… 
2007
2007
Long-term results after transanal stapled excision of rectal internal mucosal prolapse.
low-up was 67 months (range, 48–81 months). No signs of faecal incontinence were registered during the whole study period. No… 
1995
1995
[Result of surgical treatment of exteriorized rectal prolapse in adults. Experience of 21 years].
Between 1971 and 1992, 89 patients (57 women, 32 men; mean age: 61 years) underwent surgical treatment for total rectal prolapse… 
1994
1994
Solitary rectal ulcer in a child treated with local sulfasalazine.
An 11-year-old girl presented with his-tory of frequent passage of small amounts of bright red blood per rectum without mucus… 
1988
1988
Rectal prolapse in pigs
This datasheet on rectal prolapse in pigs covers Identity, Hosts/Species Affected, Diagnosis. 
1985
1985
A stapler modification of the altemeier procedure for rectal prolapse. Experimental and clinical evaluation.
: The Altemeier procedure remains one of the better alternatives in elderly patients with rectal prolapse too fragile to undergo… 
Review
1985
Review
1985
A puborectal sling in the management of anal incontinence and rectal prolapse.
A review is presented of 11 years experience in the use of a synthetic puborectal sling in the treatment of rectal prolapse and… 
1975
1975
Treatment of rectal prolapse.
There are two schools of thought concerning the aetiology of rectal prolapse. On the one hand it was conceived to be a sliding… 
Review
1966
Review
1966
An evaluation of the cause and mechanism of complete rectal prolapse
I appreciate deeply the honor which the American Proctologic Society conferred upon me in electing me President a year ago. I… 
1961
1961
Complete prolapse of the rectum
SummaryForty-two cases of prolapse of the rectum are reported which were operated upon from 1949 to 1958. Thirty-one patients…