title: Internal and overt rectal procidentia.
abstract: The etiology and treatment of rectal procidentia remain controversial despite its longtime recognition. In this article, the clinical manifestations, etiology, and therapeutic options of both forms of rectal prolapse and the associated syndromes of colitis cystica profunda and solitary ulcer of the rectum are reviewed.
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Lowry
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Goldberg
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*