Rectal Prolapse Symptoms, Causes and More
Article Sources
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Rectal Repair Approach
Rectal procedures may be used in patients who are older or have existing medical problems. Rather than a general anesthesia, these patients may require epidural or spinal anesthesia.3Jan Rakinic, MD. ‘Rectal Prolapse Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Nonoperative Management, Surgical Options.’ Medscape, 24 July 2020, emedicine.medscape.com/article/2026460-treatment The common rectal repair methods are the Delorme and Altemeier procedures.
The Altemeier procedure involves cutting off or amputating the part of the rectum that emerges out of the anus and sewing two ends back together.4Trompetto, Mario, et al. ‘Altemeier’s Procedure for Complete Rectal Prolapse; Outcome and Function in 43 Consecutive Female Patients.’ BMC Surgery, BioMed Central, 3 Jan. 2019, bmcsurg.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12893-018-0463-7#:~:text=Altemeier’s procedure is one of the pouch of Douglas In contrast, the Delorme procedure involves removing the fallen rectum's inner lining and folding and stitching the outer layers.
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