title: Full thickness rectal prolapse associated with primary intraabdominal pathology.
abstract: Full thickness rectal prolapse as a presenting feature of occult intraabdominal disease is rare. Two such cases are described and the possible mechanisms discussed. The importance of adequate investigation is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary*; D003536:Cystadenocarcinoma / Q000556:secondary*; D004239:Diverticulitis, Colonic / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000150:complications*; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000150:complications*