title: A new silicone-prosthesis in the modified Thiersch operation.
abstract: Experience with a new silicone prosthesis in the modified Thiersch operation for rectal procidentia in 16 extremely poor-risk patients is presented. The technique of implantation, structural details of the prosthesis, and the clinical results are described. The use of a new silicone prosthesis in the modified Thiersch procedure is a viable alternative in this group of patients. Surgical technique is a primary determining factor in preventing complications.
authors.affiliation: Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Grant Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Khanduja
authors.forename: T G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Hardy
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Aguilar
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Plasencia
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Hartmann
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bowers
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Stewart
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D012828:Silicones
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D012828:Silicones