Delorme's operation for rectal prolapse in elderly or unfit patients.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the results after Delorme's operation for rectal prolapse in elderly and unfit patients.


METHODS
Retrospective analysis and telephone interview.


METHODS
Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala, Sweden.


METHODS
A consecutive series of 14 women (median age 82, range 32-92) operated on for rectal prolapse 1987-1992 and followed up after a median of 18 months.


RESULTS
There were no serious postoperative complications. Continence was improved in 6/11 incontinent patients. The recurrence rate was 3/14 (21%).


CONCLUSIONS
Delorme's operation is an attractive alternative in elderly or unfit patients, but is not recommended for younger and low risk patients because of the recurrence rate.
Department of Surgery, Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala, Sweden.
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Graf
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Ejerblad
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Krog
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Påhlman
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Gerdin
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000601:surgery; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D012189:Retrospective Studies