title: Levator repair and posterior suspension for rectal prolapse.
abstract: An operative procedure for the management of rectal prolapse is described. It has the advantanges of simplicity, relative safety, short hospitalization, and lack of recurrence in the four patients presented.
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000601:surgery; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery