title: Silicone rubber band treatment of rectal prolapse.
abstract: Fifty-two patients with rectal prolapse have been treated by the silicone rubber band perianal suture technique and satisfactory results have been obtained in 46 (89%). Eleven patients required reoperation to achieve this result. The procedure is a minor one, with little morbidity and no mortality. Provided that faecal impaction can be avoided in patients having this operation a successful outcome, can be expected. It is recommended especially for the frail and elderly with rectal prolapse.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003248:Constipation / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers