title: Use of collagen implant for posterior rectopexy in complete rectal prolapse: preliminary communication.
abstract: A variety of materials has been used for perirectal implantation in the treatment of complete rectal prolapse. A new material (Zenoderm) prepared from porcine corium has been used successfully in 4 patients. The material proved to be inert, biologically non-irritant, pliable, workable and strong.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003094:Collagen; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen