title: The Roscoe Graham-Goligher procedure in the treatment of complete rectal prolapse.
abstract: From April 1972 to December 1980 31 patients underwent repair of a complete rectal prolapse by various techniques. In 17 patients the Roscoe Graham-Goligher procedure was performed and 15 patients were reviewed to assess results. A complete recurrence was found in four patients (27%), two had a mucosal prolapse (13%). Fecal continence improved in four patients (27%). We no longer believe there is a place for this procedure since other rectal fixation techniques are easier to perform and give better results.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*