title: Use of Angelchik Anti-Reflux Prosthesis for repair of total rectal prolapse in elderly patients.
abstract: A modification of the technique suggested by Hopkinson for the repair of rectal prolapse via the perineal route is described. This technique involves the use of an Angelchik Anti-Reflux Prosthesis and is particularly suitable for elderly patients in whom abdominal rectopexy would be hazardous because of general health.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010502:Perineum / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D012828:Silicones
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones