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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2011; 24(1): 039-045
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1272822
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Rectal Prolapse

Scott D. Goldstein1 , Pinckney J. Maxwell1
  • 1Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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23 February 2011 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Rectal prolapse is a condition that usually requires surgical intervention to correct. Abdominal and perineal approaches are well described in the literature. Abdominal approaches have traditionally been reserved for young healthy patients, but this has been challenged by perineal approaches with excellent outcomes. Laparoscopic techniques have been shown to be effective and equivalent to traditional laparotomy techniques.

KEYWORDS

Rectal prolapse - procidentia - perineal proctectomy - Delorme procedure - Altemeier procedure

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Scott D GoldsteinM.D. 

Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

1100 Walnut St., #500, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Email: scott.goldstein@jefferson.edu